Philanthropic Culture in the Annual Fund

Building A Culture of Philanthropy! Does Your Organization Have a Culture of Philanthropy?  What's Your Philanthropic Culture?  GET YOUR BOARD ON BOARD! I dunno, sometimes I think the only culture I get is from yogurt. Ba dum bum. *cymbal* Discussing the development of a culture of philanthropy is absolutely the right thing to do.  Working … Continue reading Philanthropic Culture in the Annual Fund

What’s the Big Deal about Fundraising?

About five years ago, as I was transitioning responsibilities to a new colleague, I was asked the fundamental question, "So, really, what is the big deal about Fundraising?  I just don't see what's so special about it.  You just call and ask for money." And it stopped me in my tracks, because I couldn't answer … Continue reading What’s the Big Deal about Fundraising?