Tag Humans of Fundraising

Reading Time: 4 minutes “When my students see me advocate for them, I hope that I’m modeling the ways they’ll need to advocate for themselves – for their education, families, schools, and communities.” Dr. Jericah Jackson Principal Aldine Young Women’s…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dr. Elizabeth Gillespie Assistant ProfessorThe University of Memphis There’s something special about philanthropy. Philanthropy is as old as humankind. How many things have lasted the entirety of human existence? It exists in every religion and culture.…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Gavin Stevens Executive DirectorAlamance Community Foundation In the early days of the pandemic, I found myself in the “room” (the Zoom room, that is) for several conversations about how much small businesses in our community were…

Reading Time: 3 minutes David GolanerDirector of Planned Giving & The Second Century CampaignAmerican Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) I always wanted to find a career that would make the world a better place, where I could help create something…

Reading Time: 3 minutes “At the finish line of my second marathon, Chicago, two days before starting my new job at Wheeler.” Rachel SpauldingHead of AdvancementThe Wheeler School Throughout my tenure, I’ve noticed an evolution in donor behavior. People want…

Reading Time: 2 minutes “I’m so encouraged by how service and giving back is even more culturally ingrained than it was in the past. It is becoming a natural part of many young people’s lives. What once was the purview…

Reading Time: 2 minutes “I foresee a future where the focus of so many to be changemakers in the world, combined with a growing respect for the noble profession of fundraising, will lead to a philanthropic explosion.” Patricia Burgh House, Ed.D.…

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Understand that your schedule and the schedule of your donors may never be aligned, and focus on creating positive, long-lasting, philanthropic relationships.” Kosta Alexis Senior Director of Development, Tufts University School of Engineering I spent many…

Reading Time: 2 minutes “My job is to listen and be responsive, but also to understand our ‘North Star’ and make the best next step toward that despite many pressures to do something else.” Karen Beavor President and CEO, Georgia…

Reading Time: 2 minutes “When things seem their hardest and we’re faced with challenges, this is when we should maintain focus and not lose sight of our goals or the overall big picture.” Carlisa Brown Chief Advancement Officer, The Salvation…