Send Your Fundraising Back to the Future
It’s 1985. A teenage boy named Marty McFly catapults back to 1995 in a time-traveling DeLorean. He sees what life was like in the 1950s. And he sees his parents, when they were his age. Marty quickly realizes that in time-travel mode, the slightest of actions can change the course of the future. What if […]
Can You See Around Corners, Fundraiser?
“Seeing around corners” is a business term describing how companies spot inflection points and how they react when they do. Remember Blockbuster? Their business model shifted too late in the relatively quick rise of on-demand rentals. They first got a run for their money when Netflix shipped DVDs to homes, then were eventually decimated by […]
Is your fundraising like Ford in 1965?
Have you seen Ford v. Ferrari? I recently did. And I’m fascinated by the movie’s story of Ford’s quest to beat Ferrari in competitive racing in the 1960s. Let’s face it, Ford wasn’t at all synonymous with flashy sports cars in that era. They made reliable, sturdy, sensible family cars. They were the farthest from […]
3 Ways to Be a Less Frazzled Fundraiser (Even at End-of-Year)
There’s no doubt: This is the busiest time of year for all U.S. nonprofits. As a solopreneur I feel a particular affinity for you fundraisers in smaller shops. You are head chef and bottle washer, too. The hamster wheel is spinning so fast, you feel like you’re floating on air. Right? Running my own business […]
3 Fundraising Lessons From Freddie Mercury & Queen
Far reach from rockstar superstardom to fundraising glory? Not really! Watching Bohemian Rhapsody, I couldn’t help but notice a few standout truths and values from their rise to fame. They apply as much to hardworking fundraisers, dedicated to making the world a better place, as to anyone else reaching for success. Lesson #1: Think big […]