A friend recently suggested that I begin a blog associated with my consulting practice and linked to my website. Not wanting to add another item to my already busy day, I asked him why I should do that. He replied with a very good answer. He said, "When you write 'it' down it forces you to organize your thoughts, to carefully consider those tenets of fundraising you have come to take for granted and it will help you more clearly define and refine your philosophy of fundraising." It was reasoned advice that I have been resisting up until this very moment. So here goes!
My intention is to discuss and comment on the art, science and philosophy of fundraising. In doing so, I will draw from my own years of varied experience, that of my colleagues and from others who have published their thoughts. I hope to comment on current trends and discuss some of the latest news in the philanthropy world. From time to time, if you will excuse me, I might stray a little and discuss a topic or two that does not specifically deal with philanthropy or fundraising but none-the-less will hopefully be of value.
Your comments, suggestions and push back not only are welcome but encouraged. As a consultant I probably should not say this, but no one person has all the answers.
Monday, September 8, 2008
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