November: The Importance of the Invitation…and Giving “Thanks”
A national company that works to assist schools and churches with their Development and Stewardship efforts defines Development like this: […]
October: CHANGE Continued
Someone once told me, “Be careful what you wish for; you may get it.” Some schools throughout the nation are […]
September: CHANGE
Fall begins this month, and Fall is the season of CHANGE. That’s a very special word when it comes to […]
August: Why Development is Like the Stock Market
As we’ve seen in the past few years, as well as this week, the stock market can be at its […]
July: Thinking About Systems, Change, Acronyms, and Preparing the Plan
It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and that means it’s time for this month’s Development Development article. As we […]
June: Usually a Good Time To Ask For Gifts – But These Aren’t Usual Times
As the summer approaches, Development Development articles will shift toward activities of an overall development program. I like to use […]
May.5: A Look In the Rear View Mirror
While sorting through my computer, I found an article I had written several years ago but never posted. After reviewing […]
May: Increasing Potential Donor Engagement
In last month’s article, I promised to focus on increasing potential donor engagement. Since schools end their fiscal year at […]
April: You Must Ask For Gifts (Which May Upset Others That Do Likewise)
Perhaps your school has started a development core team, and the members have networked with other schools to find out […]
March: Everybody Fundraises – If You Want to Be Distinctive, You Must Advance Toward Development
Last month’s article described the differences between fundraising and development. While fundraising (candy sales, car washes, sales of products, etc.) […]