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Archive for ‘October, 2012’

My recent post on the fundraising responsibility of a Board generated some really good comments and conversations. I still believe that assuring an organization’s fundraising activities is first and foremost the responsibility of the board of directors. Of course there are a myriad of ways…

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

October 31, 2012
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For some reason I really like this photo. Nothing special, just a sign we walked by in Örebro, Sweden.

Photo Monday: October 29, 2012

October 29, 2012

One of the frequent recommendations I make to nonprofit organizations is to start investing in the ongoing training and mentoring of their fundraising staff. I’m amazed at how few fundraisers, especially here in the middle of the country, get the support to attend conferences, take…

Learning and Growing as a Fundraiser

October 26, 2012

Anyone who’s been in fundraising for more than a few years probably has a good handle on what the phrase “planned giving” means. It’s also called estate planning (this is what attorneys and accountants do) and gift planning (common in universities). It can also be…

Are you planting acorns?

October 24, 2012
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This photo is from Örebro, Sweden at a local conference center. The day was a bit overcast, but the sun came out once in awhile. We really enjoyed walking through town on our way back to the house.

Photo Monday: October 22, 2012

October 22, 2012
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Disclaimer: I’m guilty of this myself. We all are. It’s not meant as a criticism. If I read another blog post, hear another radio interview or read another article that tries to explain either how fast the world is moving or how busy we are,…

How do you turn off the fire hose?

October 19, 2012

The Center on Philanthropy at IU has been teaching through The Fund Raising School about this topic since at least 1990. It’s not something new or odd or hard. It’s regularly part of “best practices” lists for successful nonprofits. So, why are we still having…

Dear Board of Directors: It’s your JOB to raise money.

October 17, 2012
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Norway Today: October 8, 2012

October 8, 2012
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With Erling and Agnete on top of the Oslo Opera House. Wonderful iron work at Frogner Park, Oslo.

Norway Today: October 7, 2012

October 7, 2012

Another Swedish treasure: Carl Milles.

Sweden Today: October 5, 2012

October 5, 2012
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Zorn Museum gift shop provided lots of images today.

Sweden Today: October 4, 2012

October 4, 2012

Scandic Malmen in Sodermalm. It’s a really nice hotel in a very cool and vibrant part of Stockholm.

Sweden Today: October 3, 2012

October 3, 2012

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All photos by Clay Myers-Bowman unless noted.

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