Better Fundraising Begins With Better TerminologyJim LangleyJune 24, 2022Words matter. They shape our thoughts. Our thoughts shape our actions and influence our decisions. The lexicon of fundraising is…More
The Great Resignation: An Advancement PerspectiveJim LangleyMay 27, 2022Okay, so maybe all that talk about millions of people shucking their jobs and living off the grid was overstated.…More
Fundraising Success: Leveraging Your Value PropositionsJim LangleyMay 13, 2022Donors make more personal and practical calculations in their giving decisions than most organizational and advancement leaders recognize. Alumni most likely…More
12 Keys to Conducting Effective Donor InterviewsJim LangleyApril 29, 2022Curiosity is a fundraisers greatest asset. Yet even the most curious must learn to ask questions that yield the most…More
The Most Important Lessons Learned by Retail Clothes Stores: With Obvious Parallels to FundraisingJim LangleyApril 8, 2022If customers don’t see themselves in what you offer, they won’t come in the store. Those that come in are…More