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. […]
July 16, 2022

American Philanthropy – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

American Philanthropy – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly is Jim Eskin’s take on the charitable sector’s current state of affairs. Here’s what Jim has to share: A classic Clint Eastwood spaghetti western from 1967 had a memorable title and an iconic theme song: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The good, the bad and the ugly is unfortunately a pretty good description of life in America in 2022. All […]