Bestselling author Frank Abagnale, formerly a con artist, recently released a book “Scam Me If You Can.” The movie “Catch Me If You Can” starring
According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are more than 1.5 million registered nonprofits in the United States. The vast majority need ongoing
In his book “Lessons in Leadership,” Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, touches on chillul Hashem and kiddush Hashem – desecrating and sanctifying God’s name. Rabbi Sacks
Part II If you follow my columns, you know that I firmly believe in the dictum “Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.” And yet, we
Life is not perfect (where have you heard that before?) Would you like another insightful saying? How about: “Mensch tracht, uhn Gott lacht.” The loose
I have always been fond of the saying “Patience is not simply the ability to wait; it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” Oh, so
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a rule of thumb as follows: 1: a method or procedure based on experience and common sense, and 2: a general
What motivates you to get up in the morning? Your job? Family responsibilities? A game of golf or tennis? Everyone has something that motivates them
Is your mailbox bombarded by nonprofits soliciting your fundraising dollars? Your mailbox is likely overflowing, especially at this time of the year. What you are
My mother used to tell me when I received a gift or if someone did something nice for me: “Always remember to say ‘Thank you.’”
One of the challenges facing fundraisers in the Jewish nonprofit world, and for that matter anywhere, is rejection. No one likes rejection, especially a professional
Fundraisers and elite military SEALS have much in common. Both are highly dependent on synchronization with others on their teams. In the military, teamwork is
