Category Archives: Miscellaneous

“You know, if you don’t go someplace, you’ll never know where it goes.” Unknown

You’re going to hear a lot about “bunching” in the weeks ahead. The standard federal income tax deduction has been raised for 2018 to $12,000 for individuals and to $24,000 for joint filers.  There is a new limit on the mortgage interest deduction.  Wealthy donors whose deductions for property and local taxes, plus medical expensesContinue reading “Gift Bunching – or a Better Idea?”

What’s in my fundraising tool kit: National Car Rental’s Emerald Club. The shuttle bus from the airport to the rental car lot. Ever wonder why half the folks on the bus hop out where National’s cars are parked?  Because just like the commercial says, they pick any car – and go. A handwritten note withContinue reading “More Things I Like”

Things I like?  They come in all shapes and sizes. Summer. And not for the reason you’re thinking! You bet, summer is a great time to recharge the battery but it is also a wonderful time to try something counter-intuitive. Submit grant proposals in the summer.  No one else is.  Try a creative direct mailContinue reading “Things I Like Continued”

It’s a holiday week.  If you’re not out of the office, your head is probably halfway there. A good time to share 21 things about our work (tools, tips, ideas) that I like. Hondas.  Or Camrys, Subarus, or Fords. The point is, don’t pick up your donor in a Tesla or a Mercedes.  It doesn’tContinue reading “21 Things I Like”