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: 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+: 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 […]
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.) […]
February: The Difference Between Fundraising and Development
There are two ways of raising money to support your tuition-charging school. The first is development, which is the most […]
January: It’s Time to Change Because Times (and Your Audiences) Have Changed
A new note for a new year: One of my good friends said that his word for the year is […]
December: Transition
Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Once you get […]
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 […]