As we here sit through yet another snow storm (now rain on top of snow – yuck), folks in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania are telling us that since Phil did not see his shadow this morning we will have an early spring…Yipeee!! We all need something good to look forward to…and in this dreary winter season it’s [...]
Unlike young children who will generally ask for anything, and ask again and again even when you say no, most adults are not so inclined, especially when it comes to asking someone for a charitable donation for a nonprofit. If this idea resonates with you, head out to the bookstore or go online and order [...]
When I first read the Executive Summary of Giving USA’s report on fundraising for 2009, I focused on the “not-so-good” news. Total estimated charitable giving in the U.S. dropped 3.6% – not so good, but not terrible during the continued recession. Foundation grantmaking fell by 8.9% – but this is a less severe drop than [...]
Recently, I was asking a neighbor to buy a raffle ticket to support a group where I serve on the Board of Directors. I was taken by surprise when he asked me if I had bought a ticket. Why was I surprised? Because I would never ask anyone to buy a ticket or donate money [...]