by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
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by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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A Brief Conversation with Dennis McCuistion
by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Giving Tuesday – Just the Beginnning
One week from today is Giving Tuesday, a concept created by Henry Timms, Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y, to remind Americans of the real meaning of Thanksgiving: showing thanks for our blessings by helping others in need through giving to charities. The nonprofit sector has made progress in popularizing Giving Tuesday, and much work… CONTINUE
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by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Philanthropy Mastermind Kickoff – November 5
Philanthropy Mastermind is a group of nonprofit executives and senior development professionals searching for: Mutual support Immediate help for an immediate situation Professional growth How to conquer the tyranny of the urgent (end the ‘whack-a-mole’ routine of crisis management) Efficiency in fulfilling their agency’s mission Greater fundraising effectiveness Nonprofit executives face myriad challenges every day…. CONTINUE
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by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Thoughts on Fixing the Leaky Nonprofit Bucket
In last week’s post, I discussed the net loss of donors – according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy report covering 2014 data, for every 100 new donors, nonprofits lost 103 donors. Granted, not all nonprofits feel this loss. Indeed, many are thriving in donor retention. What sets them apart? An organizational focus on stewardship, donor… CONTINUE
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by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Fixing the nonprofit bucket (it leaks worse than a sieve)
The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in its October 2 online feed that in 2014, charities lost 103 donors for every 100 gained – a disturbing net loss! Even more disturbing, this trend has held true since 2012. The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute conducted this study as part of the Fundraising… CONTINUE
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A Brief Conversation with Dennis McCuistion
by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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OMG! Sweet sixteen!
As my youngest child has her sweet sixteenth birthday today, I remain in disbelief that she has grown up so fast. Yet I still look pretty good (it’s OK – you can chuckle!), albeit with much less hair than when I first held her and told her I loved her! I will not bore you… CONTINUE
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by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Don’t Forget to Have a Stewardship Day
Get hyped for Thursday! North Texas Giving Day finally arrives after much preparation by over 2,100 North Texas charities and the Communities Foundation of Texas. September 17 marks the seventh year of the massive effort to raise awareness and funds for charities critical to the fabric of the North Texas area. $86 million in giving… CONTINUE
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A Brief Conversation with Dennis McCuistion
by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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Remembering September 11
I had just dropped off my oldest daughter at school. I was listening to the “Mike & Mike” show on ESPN radio when Mike Greenberg announced a plane had crashed into one of the towers. It was initially thought to be a tragic accident. About one minute later, he said this was no accident… When… CONTINUE
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A Brief Conversation with Dennis McCuistion
by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
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The Philanthropy Prime Directive
For the dozen or so people on the planet who have never heard of Star Trek, what follows makes no sense. For the billions who are familiar with the nearly 50-year old franchise, and especially those who call themselves Trekkers and who are involved with philanthropy, this is for you. Every Trekker knows the prime… CONTINUE
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by John Gilchrist, FAHP, CFRE Dallas/Fort Worth residents have enjoyed the pleasure of watching an institution on public television, Dennis McCuistion, tackle thorny issues in our society for over 25 years. Unreservedly independent, Dennis interviews leaders in politics, business and delivers the answers for his audience. Dennis is the Executive Director of the Institute for… CONTINUE
Not Another Giving Tuesday Post!
With the hundreds of Giving Tuesday blogs, why add one more? At this point, either you have prepared your agency’s communication and solicitation packages or not – and that is okay, provided your year-end appeals are moving forward. Not another Giving Tuesday post! A little neuroscience for today… A recent Harvard Business Journal (HBJ) article… CONTINUE
