by Eddie Thompson | Jun 13, 2022 | Charitable Estate Planning, Donor Communications
Tevye, the blacksmith in Fiddler on the Roof, dreamed about being a wealthy man. “Oh, Lord, you made many, many poor people. I realize, of course, it’s no shame to be poor, But it’s no great honor either! So, what would have been so terrible if I had...
by Eddie Thompson | May 16, 2022 | Development Management
There have been some monumental changes over the last two years, among the most significant is the labor shortage at all organizations (for-profit and nonprofit). It was first described by Anthony Klotz, Associate Professor of Management at Texas A&M University,...
by Eddie Thompson | Oct 18, 2021 | Donor Communications, Professional Development
I’m continuing this month with a few more thoughts about the chosen career of a professional fundraiser—a life of never-ending appeals for donations of time and money for worthy causes. With regard to the fine art of asking, below are some of my favorite “tools of...
by Eddie Thompson | Jan 18, 2021 | Development Management
As we venture into 2021, I feel compelled to add a few comments about nonprofit plans and policies going forward. Specifically, I’m doubling down on my suggestion to establish consistent metrics, without which it’s impossible to tell how well or how poorly our...
by Eddie Thompson | Dec 28, 2020 | Professional Development
In my many discussions with fundraisers over the last nine months, one of the most frequent comments has been: “We’re so weary of talking about the Covid-19 pandemic and its ongoing impact on charitable giving.” That underlying anxiety (spoken or not) is magnified not...