Helping You Change the World with BDI Surround
Changing the world one life at a time : An introduction to BDI Surround Mother Teresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone…
Leadership
Responding to the Pandemic
The single most affirming and encouraging insight from the past several months for me is this: people really care. They care about their safety, about the health of their loved…
Your Guide: Conquering the Development Mountain as a Nonprofit
Part 5: Finishing Strong Whether you’re reading this series for the first time or you’ve been with me every step of the way, today there’s cause for celebration… We finally…
QUICK SHOT: Meeting Your Donors in the Midst of Their Crisis
What we hoped would be a sprint may end up being a marathon. We’ve lived in the midst of the pandemic for many months now. As genuine struggle and the…
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: A Fundraising Epidemic
I recently talked to a ministry CEO who asked me if he should “save” his direct mail acquisition budget for next year, despite being above financial projections year-to-date. When I…
QUICK SHOT: Connect with Donors During Crisis and Beyond. Here’s How.
Ahhh, life with COVID-19! It seems each day brings additional questions – many of which don’t have a clear answer yet. How accurate is the news? How long will the…
