September: CHANGE
Fall begins this month, and Fall is the season of CHANGE. That’s a very special word when it comes to […]
August: Why Development is Like the Stock Market
As we’ve seen in the past few years, as over the past few months, the stock market can be at […]
July: Thinking About Systems, Change, Acronyms, and Preparing the Plan
It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and that means it’s time for this month’s Development Development article. As we […]
June: Usually a Good Time To Ask For Gifts – But These Aren’t Usual Times
As the summer approaches, Development Development articles will shift toward activities of an overall development program. I like to use […]
May: Increasing Potential Donor Engagement
In last month’s article, I promised to focus on increasing potential donor engagement. Since schools end their fiscal year at […]
April: You Must Ask For Gifts (Which May Upset Others That Do Likewise)
Perhaps your school has started a development core team, and the members have networked with other schools to find out […]
March: Everybody Fundraises – If You Want to Be Distinctive, You Must Advance Toward Development
Last month’s article described the differences between fundraising and development. While fundraising (candy sales, car washes, sales of products, etc.) […]
February: The Difference Between Fundraising and Development
There are two ways of raising money to support your tuition-charging school. The first is development, which is the most […]
January: It’s Time to Change Because Times (and Your Audiences) Have Changed
As we celebrate Catholic schools later this month, and Catholic and Christian schools begin their enrollment processes for the coming […]
December: Transition
Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Once you get […]