Funding the Mission

I am a big fan of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I grew up watching George C. Scott (see picture) as Ebenezer Scrooge, and more recently have found Patrick Stewart’s portrayal to be quite enjoyable and true to the story. And I have been known to be found watching Mickey… Read More

We are last post look at the Giving USA 2019 Report. Read More

We are on Part 2 of a three-part look at the Giving USA 2019 Report. While Part 1 summarized where 2018 generosity came from, this post will look at where the charitable dollars went in America. Read More

What the report tells us: Over $427 billion was donated to charitable causes in America. Wow! This is more than last year, but is a bit less if you take into account inflation (a little less than 1%)68% of giving comes from individuals. People. You and me.18% of giving comes… Read More

A few months ago, at the suggestion of John Schoedel, I started sending weekly fundraising sound bites on Monday mornings. Maybe a quote I read recently, perhaps a link to a good article, etc. I send it to our Partner school cohort; those who are responsible for fundraising at… Read More

We just wrapped our 3rd annual “Learn & Lead: Marketing and Fundraising in the Fort” conference. Or was it a retreat? Read More