One of the most frequent complaints I hear from development directors is this: Our board members don’t help with fundraising. My question is always about the disconnect with regard to expectations. Are they clear on both sides? Help Your Board Members to Raise More Money In my work at Capital Campaign Pro, it’s imperative that board … Continue Reading
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The “Why” (Inner Motivation) is Key to Your Fundraising Success
I just got off the phone with a prospective client -- an organization raising funds for a rare disease. Like most organizations I talk with, they were eager to find new donors. And while they understood on some level that people without a personal connection to the disease probably weren't strong prospects, they were still holding out hope. I … Continue Reading

Hiring and Firing Mistakes Most Leaders Make (And How to Avoid Them)
After almost 10 years of leading Capital Campaign Pro, and a decade before that as a solopreneur consultant, I've hired and parted ways with a lot of staff and contractors. It's never fun, and it's never easy. Hiring is one of the most challenging parts of leadership, whether you're running a business or a nonprofit. And parting ways is almost … Continue Reading
