Blog – Life, Reflections and Faith

11-30-2025 Becoming More Strategic When Donating To Charity. The vast majority of people donation to charity based on the emotional appeal. Therefore the most skilled writers and story tellers win the prize. However that is …

11-30-2025 Best Practices for Year End Giving Campaigns. The end of the year is for many donor’s the most generous season and one of the most strategic fundraising windows for nonprofits. With nearly one-third of …

11-29-2025 Why Most Nonprofits Don’t Get Funded. Starting a nonprofit as well as running the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit is not easy. Most nonprofit organizations were born with a deeply held belief that the …

11/27/2025 Happy Thanksgiving! In the United States, Thanksgiving encourages us to pause and count our blessings. This season often reminds me how gratitude grows when we listen to others. Recently, I have spoken with many …

11-26-2025 A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Founders. If you have read any of my previous blogs about nonprofits you will know that I am a firm believer that you should view nonprofits like you view …

11-25-2025 Over the years, I have been privileged to speak to many extremely philanthropic individuals. Most of these people are multi-millionaires and have been highly successful in their careers. Many have extremely lavish homes and …

11-23-2025 I’ve shared in earlier posts that all nonprofits should operate much more like businesses. Every business needs clients who believe in its products or services. Most nonprofits easily find people who need support; however, …

11-22-2025 Despite the contrary belief, a nonprofit organization is a business. Almost all companies do one of two things: either offer a service or provide a product; sometimes it is both. Therefore, like any good …

11/21/2025 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Queue the music—It’s time for a candid look at the missteps nonprofits often make in their donor solicitations. If you’re still sending out blanket emails without addressing supporters …

11-19-2025 Understanding A Donor’s Mindset. When I consult with nonprofits, questions often arise about how to find new donors and motivate people to support a cause. Building a strong donor base requires more than asking …

11/18/2025 The American Express Card American Express holds 22% of the total credit card market share in the United States, positioning itself as the fourth-largest card issuer by purchase volume. Their total purchase volume in …

11-13-2025 Steps To Becoming A Millionaire. Many people dream of becoming millionaires, but few understand the path or are willing to make the necessary sacrifices. If you’re not a millionaire yet, ask yourself why. You …

11-12-2025 Life Reflections. At night, after dinner, is generally the time when both my wife and I power down after a long day to discuss our mutual feelings and thoughts. The topics are random and …

11-10-2025 Become Your Own Advocate. Today I want to discuss a topic that has frustrated me for most of my adult life. I always believed you could find trustworthy advisors to guide you in critical …

11-06-2025 What is going on? Is it just me, or do you have a gut feeling deep down inside that something doesn’t feel right? The stock market is hitting record highs. Inflation is not in …

10-30-2025 The Five Nonprofit Executive Director Leadership Types. Nonprofit organizations live and die by the strength of their leadership. The executive director (ED) sets the tone for the organization’s culture, strategy, and community connections. While leadership …

10-29-2025 Charitable Donations. With the advent of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), signed on July 4, 2025, high-net-worth taxpayers will see key changes taking effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026. A …

10-28-2025 What Is Your Donor Retention Rate? Most nonprofits never stop to think about their donor retention rate, let alone calculate it. Yet, it’s a simple number to find. Compare donors from last year to …

10-27-2025 Running a Nonprofit Is Running a Business. Let’s set the record straight. Understanding Nonprofits starts with realizing that every nonprofit is a business. A nonprofit must operate efficiently and effectively to survive. Profit is …

10-24-2025 Updates. Well, I missed writing daily on my blog, but I am not going to beat myself up about it. Life has been busy, and I have been asking God to show me where …