C’mon People, It’s Not Donor Relations!

Quit calling it donor relations. It’s people relations. It doesn’t matter if she’s a prospective donor, a volunteer, a parent… more

19 December 2011 by susandetwiler Management Nonprofit Philanthropy Uncategorized

Where are you now?

Where are you now? Before 1973, no one ever asked where are you? when they reached you on the phone. Of… more

30 October 2011 by susandetwiler Governance Management Mission Nonprofit Philanthropy Standards

Is Relationship-Building a False God?

Relationship builders are not best at selling during challenging times. Does this have implications for nonprofits building donor relationships?

1 October 2011 by susandetwiler Management Nonprofit Philanthropy

Mission Before Money

Mission before Money. Basic pillars of a special fundraising campaign.

28 December 2010 by susandetwiler Nonprofit Philanthropy

I read it in the NY Times

Personal experience, industry knowledge and good research is a hard combination to refute. Use credible sources to bolster your advice.

25 August 2010 by susandetwiler Nonprofit Philanthropy