It’s Time to Make Your List … and Check It More Than Twice!
I always have a list, it’s how I organize both my brain and my days. I work from many lists, often juggling them all at once. And as much...
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Nov 82 min read
Sleigh the Season: Tips for Year-End Fundraising (for late starters)
The holiday season is upon us! The turkey is in the freezer, and we’re all preparing for a boost in fundraising. But beware, festive...
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Nov 43 min read
REAL Philanthropists in the wild - what can we learn?
In my 20+ years in the nonprofit world, I have encountered countless individuals for whom philanthropy is a core value. Almost...
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Oct 283 min read
When Fundraising is Like Herding Children
This weekend, I’ll close the book on an exciting, odd, and sometimes stressful journey: my second year coaching my 6-year-old’s soccer...
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Oct 172 min read
How to start a new job
I have shared thoughts on how to leave a job many times. Don’t burn bridges, leave everything your organization might need to continue...
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Oct 143 min read
Looking for some extra help...Yes, Chef!
We hosted 32 people at our house for dinner this weekend. And I’m exhausted. But not because I worked too hard; I think it’s from the...
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Oct 141 min read
Bloomerang Webinar by TKM’s Kat & Mouse
Watch Sharon & Amy with Bloomerang host Kate talk about How Giving Tuesday Can Be Good in Many Different Ways In this webinar, we will...
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Oct 53 min read
The Art and Science of Setting a Goal
After spending so much time working in fundraising, I’ve learned to tie the job to the seasons. Christmas lights going up in the...
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Sep 263 min read
"TAILOR" your messaging
I am short. And when it comes to clothing, I often find myself visiting a tailor to hem my pants, shorten a dress, or even take up...
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Sep 183 min read
Baby-Sized Hope, Big Fundraising Wins
Scrolling through my TikTok "For You" page reveals an endless stream of videos featuring newborns and toddlers. I see everything from...
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Sep 133 min read
Don't Forget to Read the Instructions!
A few weeks ago, my wife got to make a move she had been dreaming of for a long time: after years of building seniority at her...
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Sep 42 min read
Why do people pre-plan their funeral? And, why you should plan for Year-end giving NOW.
A few months after my Dad passed away, my mother called me and said… Sharon, will you plan my funeral? Well Mom, you seemed ok when I saw...
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Aug 234 min read
A full schedule, and a funnel of major gift prospects
Recently, a former colleague of mine died after being diagnosed with a particularly aggressive cancer. It was very sad; I was very sad. I...
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Aug 163 min read
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation
August 19th, the first day of school, is a day that has been circled on my calendar for a long time. I’ve had the great joy - and quite...
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Aug 83 min read
This was NOT your average Almond Milk Latte!!!!
Last year, I wrote a blog called " It’s Not Just an Almond Milk Latte ." In it, I provided a brief description of some best practices for...
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Aug 23 min read
So glad that Ben made the right decision
In parenting, it’s said that the days pass slowly but the years fly by, that’s apparently true for businesses too! It’s hard to believe...
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Jul 263 min read
Lessons of a Broken Knee
There was once a great book many of my contemporaries read when our kids were little. The book was called Blessings of a Skinned Knee...
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Jul 193 min read
What's Old is New
This year’s “How did you spend your summer vacation?” question will have a lot of the usual answers: a few family trips, weekends at the...
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Jul 154 min read
The Power of the Introduction – Finding Lara
Many years ago it was my first day in the office of a new partner – I was working on-site primarily to review files and get an...
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Jun 213 min read
Pashmina Math- How to do a successful third-party fundraiser
Every Development Director has had a new, enthusiastic fundraiser come knocking on their door saying the following: "I have a restaurant...
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