August 12, 2024

Courage Against Bullies – It’s Charity’s Nature To Avoid Confrontation

Courage Against Bullies – It’s Charity’s Nature To Avoid Confrontation is Jim Eskin’s take on how to truly inspire change within the charitable sector. Here’s what this fundraising veteran has to share “There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice As both a practitioner for three […]
November 20, 2023

Jim Eskin’s Guide to Donor Engagement Using Virtual Meetings

Jim Eskin’s Guide to Donor Engagement Using Virtual Meetings aims to help you navigate new ways to stay relevant in today’s technological landscape. Town hall meetings, also referred to as town halls or town hall forums, have a deep and rich history that predates the founding of our nation. It epitomizes the spirit of community. In today’s techno-nomenclature, it was the precursor to the Chat Room. Traditionally, they have been effective ways […]
January 15, 2023

New Year’s Resolutions for U.S. Philanthropy

New Year’s Resolutions for U.S. Philanthropy is fundraising veteran Jim Eskin’s take on what we can all do to improve our craft in 2023. This is the time of year for setting goals to improve the quality of our lives. Popular resolutions include losing weight, eating healthier or changing diet, getting fitter and exercising more, and spending more time with family, friends and loved ones. This is also an excellent time for […]
October 30, 2022

Jim Eskin Says, “Major Gifts Fundraising & Communications Are Seamless”

Jim Eskin Says, “Major Gifts Fundraising & Communications Are Seamless” is one veteran fundraiser’s take on the charitable marriage between the raising of money and public relations. After spending the first half of my career in communications and public relations and the second half in fundraising, I absolutely view the two disciplines as part of one seamless continuum. They are so connected you cannot pinpoint where one ends and the other begins. […]