Opening Scene: The Dessert That Sparked a RelationshipOn a quiet Sunday afternoon in March, we served dessert and poured coffee. The room was filled with laughter, ladies, stories, and a special guest—a meteorologist who also happened to be our state’s Miss America...
Donors Give Because They Feel Connected Over the years, one of my most effective donor practices was simple: a personal thank-you call followed by one question— “What prompted you to give?” Those conversations offered more perspective on donor motivation, interests,...
Over the years, I’ve worked with several charitable organizations serving large, rural communities—and if there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s that fundraising strategies need more than structure. They need heart, nuance, and staying power. I remember the first time...
