One of the benefits of old age is you get to see a lot over the years. Having literally grown up in the not-for-profit world, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people from thousands of organizations. And what’s always amazed me is that there’s one phrase that embodies every single one of these organizations....
Musician. Painter. Sculptor. Designer. Writer. Fundraiser? As a professional fundraiser (or direct response marketer) have you ever thought of yourself as an artist or do you see yourself as a technician? It’s something I’ve been thinking about lately. I think artist is the right term. Let me explain. Just last Friday I had the...