Fundraising Is Not Asking, It’s Inviting
Fundraising Is Partnership, Not Begging
Recently I was talking with a friend who works in the corporate world. He had just finished his annual review and asked how things were wrapping up for us at The Hope Effect.
We eventually started talking about next year and what we were looking forward to in our careers. Then he asked me a really honest question. "Do you ever get weary having to raise money all the time?" Without hesitation I said, "No."
Build Your Systems on Sunny Days
Well… that was not the news I expected today.
A wonderful team member recently shared that her family is stepping into a new season of life and she will be transitioning into a new opportunity outside the nonprofit world.
So many emotions. I am cheering for her. I am grateful for the way she has served. She has been a blessing to The Hope Effect. She is a friend, not just a coworker.
And I will be a little vulnerable here.