Ethical Issues in Fundraising Introduction Fundraising for nonprofit organizations is challenging, but it is particularly tough when the economy sours. Professional fundraisers receive pressure from all types of stakeholders – their … [Read more...]
Penn State: Lessons on Accountability, Leadership and Responsibility
I sent the following email message to my team a few weeks ago: Good evening, colleagues! Please print this article and bring it with you to our next team meeting. Thank … [Read more...]
You Either Love Her or You Hate Her, Part I
While talking with a colleague recently, the name of a mutual acquaintance came up. The person said she admired the acquaintance but that others had mixed feelings about the person. My colleague then said, “You either love her or you hate her.” This … [Read more...]
Ethics vs. Fundraising Goals – You Decide
Fundraising for nonprofit organizations is challenging, but it is particularly tough when the economy sours. Professional fundraisers receive pressure from all types of stakeholders – their bosses, board members and, in some cases, donors and the … [Read more...]
17 Life Lessons from Linnie
A friend was scheduled to speak to a group of graduate students and wanted to share pearls of wisdoms with them. When she asked for my thoughts, I wholeheartedly shared my life lessons with her and asked her to pay them forward to the graduate … [Read more...]