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 […]
January 2, 2023

Gravyty Raise – If I Only Had a Brain – Donor Software

Gravyty Raise – If I Only Had a Brain – Donor Software is one fundraising veteran’s take on a new fundraising management software platform. Here’s what Norman Gildin has to share: In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the Scarecrow laments he was deprived of the mental capacity that he later learned he always possessed. Declaring his despondency to Dorothy, he bemoans, “If I only had a brain!” Even now, as we […]
November 27, 2022

Jim Langley Asks, “Are Our Fundraising Models Obsolete?”

Jim Langley Asks, “Are Our Fundraising Models Obsolete?” is a nonprofit veteran who may be posing the only question that really matters. Here’s what Langley has to share: More and more organizations are struggling to fill fundraising positions, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The article asserts, “They’re leaving money on the table because they don’t have the people they need to ask for all the gifts they could bring in.” I’m […]
November 17, 2022

Norman Gildin Says, “Gen-X Is An Ascendant Generation!”

Norman Gildin Says, “Gen-X Is An Ascendant Generation!” is a nonprofit veteran’s take who’s now leading the charitable sector. Here’s what Norman has to share: Different generations and their involvement or potential involvement with nonprofit organizations have been the subject of much discussion in the fundraising world. Generation terms are often tossed around like a frisbee game. Before we can discuss the impact of age groups, however, let’s define a few terms. […]