We can’t help it - we love collaboration and knowledge.
For us, that means putting as much of our expertise into the world as possible and seeing what conversations it sparks. The M. Gale blog covers a wide range of research, trends and strategic thoughts related to the nonprofit world. This of course includes fundraising, campaigns, nonprofit management and so much more.
If anything resonates with you or inspires a question, let’s have a conversation.
As I See It: Reflections of an Idealist
I’m an idealist.
Early in my career, after sharing ideas with a mentor for an event I developed for our marketing plan, she laughed and said, “I love it! But your vision and reality aren’t very well aligned.” I reflect on this often.
Spring Has Sprung, Are You Stopping to Smell the Roses?
Spring is beautiful. Spring is fun. Spring is meaningful. But, let’s face it, Spring is also CRAZY.
As I See It: Investing in Your Staff: The Unexpected Benefits
My inbox is inundated daily with depressing news articles and commentary from experts chronicling “the great recession of talent” and speculation on “the great resignation of baby boomers” serving the nonprofit sector.
As I See It: Annual Giving: Small Potatoes or Top Priority?
I got a call from an organization after making a $100 first-time gift on North Texas Giving Day. The nonprofit’s Vice President of Advancement called to say thank you the very next day.
Meaningful Conversations
After living in a small town with few restaurants to choose from, the importance of conversations around the dining room table without the interruptions of waiters, food delivery and general commotion was a wonderful solution. You may ask, so what does this have to do with fundraising?