Janet Weimar on Smarter Portfolios and Team-Based Fundraising
What does it really mean to qualify a prospect? Janet Weimar, Executive Director of Prospect Development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, offers a definition so simple it’s brilliant: You’ve met with the prospect, and you plan to make an ask within...
Smooth Development Officer Transitions with Janna Lee
What if a new development officer started at your organization and was able to close a major gift in few months? That would be awesome! And it can and does happen. In this episode of #ChatBytes I had the pleasure of interviewing Janna Lee, Senior Director of...
For Carol Horner philanthropy is about more than making a donation, it’s a lifestyle.
The next time you read about the “donor crisis” in America, I want you to think about Carol Horner. A major donor to many causes in her community of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Carol lives a philanthropic life. She describes herself as a fundraiser, donor, and volunteer....
The Ebb and Flow of Prospect Management with Ruthie Giles
Are you ever frustrated with the limitations of your database or don’t have enough database support? We have all been there! But Ruthie Giles, Prospect Management Rock Star, has news for you. You can still move forward and actively manage your prospect portfolio. In...