I once told a client that “MacGyver” was not a compliment. To put in context, she was so proud that she was able to “repurpose” this item or “upcyle” this previously used decoration. It was a tough conversation for me.
She’s our own little MacGyver
Action Packed Expense Account
If you have followed my articles and read my book, then you know I enjoy the old time radio shows. I appreciate the way they teach us about storytelling. Without the benefits of TV and the sense of sight, they
The Best Advice
I recently did a speaking engagement and they had the standard questionnaire form. They asked for my biography, achievements, and so-on. They had a question that perked my attention, as I was cutting and pasting my information in to the
Ambassadors Believing in their Cause
When I worked in sales, the ABC’s of sales was “Always Be Closing”. The phrase is the name of a play by David Mamet that became the movie Glengarry Glen Ross. One of the most famous lines ever quoted from
7 Ideas to Prevent Turnover
There are many reasons why nonprofits suffer high turnover when it comes to development positions. The average tenure for a fundraising position is less than 2 years. As a result, organizations and their missions suffer in multiple ways. An obvious
6 things I found in 2020
My parents taught me that there is a lesson in everything. Take the time to learn from every challenge, obstacle, and bad experience. In my work with non-profit organizations, it is exciting and rewarding to hear that the fundraising results