Author: jonathanpoisner
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The biggest barrier to effective major donor fundraising
What’s the biggest barrier to organizations launching an effective major donor program? My three nominees are: • Lack of connections • Lack of time • Lack of skills Let’s discuss…
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Guest blog: How to become a thought leader
Guest blog by Liz Banse of Resource Media. Thought Leadership: More than just a TED talk and, yes, more than just a fad Have you ever dreamed of giving a…
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Guest Blog: How to Refresh your Brand
Guest Blog by Liz Banse of Resource Media When was the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Hopefully, it was in the past year. But, what…
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No magic words, but themes matter
I was recently asked by a nonprofit leader whether there are certain words or phrases that the organization should be sure to utilize in major donor fundraising because they tend…
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A goal is not an activity
Public service announcement: A goal is not an activity, it’s an outcome. The activity of educating people is not a goal. More educated people could be a goal, with educating…
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To follow your dreams, learn to say no
Learning to say no is one of the most important skiils for any organizatonal leader or organization. Oliver Bremerton recently wrote and illustrated a compelling explanation for how this plays…
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The Science behind Storyelling
Here’s a really quick, but useful read about the science that explains why fundraising via storytelling is more effective than relying on statistics to mak your case. Why Your Brain…
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Why you Lead Matters
I recently came across a study published in Harvard Business Review that crystallized some of my own thinking about how to motivate leadership. The article outlines the results of a…
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A riddle about 5 frogs – updated
About 15 months ago I created a blog entry: 5 frogs sitting on a log. Here’s an updated version. The riddle: Five frogs are sitting on a log. One decides…
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Should your nonprofit get a drone?
Should your nonprofit get a drone? Okay — never expected to ask that question. And I’m only half serious. But at the River Rally I attended a few weeks back,…