Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards
On the eve of retiring for the second time, [...]
Making Things Move When Nothing is Moving
Every major gift fundraiser has experienced “stuck” moments. You’ve [...]
Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?
I was working with a client to outline their [...]
Less A, More I
“Marley was dead: to begin with.” Copy-paste it into [...]
2026 Power of Philanthropy Summit: Key Insights and Recordings
The 6th Annual Power of Philanthropy Summit, hosted by Kinetic [...]
Why I Still Believe in Philanthropy
There are seasons in this work that feel heavier [...]
Ready to Conduct Major Gift Fundraising?
Preparation, not solicitation, is what makes the difference between [...]
Faith Like Amos
Nearly a year ago, I spent my birthday in [...]
Power of Philanthropy Summit 2026
Event Details April 17, 20269:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. [...]
Embracing the Dreaded Ask
You were invited to be part of a capital [...]