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Re: Seeking ideas for fun and/or inspiring grant names
What could be better than Foundant carmels as a prize???? I like the word transformational. I do charitable gift planning for a large hospital foundation. I'm using that word more and more and it see…3 -
Re: Having a gratitude attitude
@DianeDemarest I love phone calls too. It is so personal and we can learn so much. If it is someone I'm not already familiar with, I always ask why they picked us for philanthropic support. I have go…5 -
Re: POLL: What would you like to talk about?
The future of successful fund raising is moving away from checkbook philanthropy. We know from Giving USA that most donations come from individuals. Yet, less than 10% of the net worth in America is …3 -
Re: Having a gratitude attitude
My mentor in this business said good nonprofits have mastered the ask. The few exceptional nonprofits have mastered the thank. I have taken that advice to heart throughout my career. We use many leve…5 -
Style of Governance
Organizations have different needs, ways to operate and varying styles of governance. I'm curious about the successes and dilemmas you realize from how your board operates. I was chair of the board o…7
