Over the past several months, I have been in a number of conversations with clients regarding the structure of their Development department. These conversations have been interesting and have pushed my clients to think objectively the needs of their organization today. Often times, Development departments “evolve”, based on the skill set of the team and […]
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One of my clients just moved out of their loop high rise. Their administrative team and several of the program offerings were housed in this location. And while the loop address made it easier for some Board members to attend monthly meetings, it was convenient for many of the clients they serve. And so, when […]
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Whether you are a CEO, Executive Director, or Development officer, one of your main priorities is to know your organization’s top donors. “Knowing” these key constituents goes beyond knowing their name, their spouse/partner name, where they live and work, etc. It means knowing what is important to them. How did they get involved with your […]
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It is hard to believe, but the holiday season is near. Families will gather, give thanks and enjoy a wonderful meal. Then the frenzy of the shopping season will hit: Black Friday, Cyber Monday. And then there is Giving Tuesday. Started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, Giving Tuesday […]
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I have always considered the July 4th holiday to mark summer’s midpoint – school has been out for a few weeks, the pace starts to slow, families vacation. The pace in the workplace often follows this same trend. People relax a bit more and it feels like we all have a chance to catch our […]
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