You work so hard to get people to come to an event. You recruit them through phone calls, personal visits, direct mail and email. You plan for the speakers, the program, the food and drink. 578 more words
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#nofinishline
For Loyola University Chicago, March was a month to remember. As an alum and an avid season basketball ticketholder, I was aware back in December that Loyola had a solid basketball team. 324 more words
Major Gift Work Ahead!
I have been working with a not for profit client that wanted to have a more robust major gift program. This organization has been busy doing the basics…hosting a few fundraising events, orchestrating several mail appeals, writing some grants and also managing some marketing and social media efforts. 499 more words
When “No” is a Good Thing!
Lately, I have been spending a lot of my time working with a client that is the midst of a capital and endowment campaign. It’s been an amazing journey for this client as they have raised more money than ever before AND they secured the largest gift they have ever realized in their long history of service and good work. 358 more words
Keeping your donors engaged and inspired
As of this writing, we have only experienced 2018 for just a few short weeks, and yet, much has transpired in the world. We’ve seen more controversy in US politics, feel deeply saddened about all that our Olympic women’s gymnastics team members have endured, and, watched, cried and prayed for all those that have been affected by the catastrophic mud slides in California. 499 more words
Making Connections
Have you heard that the secret to success lies in the very thing you’re avoiding? I’ve found this to be true and it applies to our personal lives as well as the development process. 371 more words
...'tis the season
Last night, I attended the fourth benefit in as many weeks. It is indeed the “event” season.
As I think back on each of the events, I am grateful that we have such wonderful nonprofits doing amazing work in the Chicago area. 411 more words
