It’s a story that most fundraisers are familiar with — major donors make demands, and you and your team lose your minds trying to retain the donor’s money while keeping “on mission”. If you have every felt that a donor “stole” hours and hours of your time that you’ll never get back, this newsletter is for you.
Wow, Lisa, I feel very lucky to not have had donors such as the ones you describe. Every now and then, someone wants to use a DAF for something that doesn't qualify, or they don't get why they can't direct a scholarship to a particular person, but they've always understood when given a clear explanation. Boundaries are indeed challenging in a job as all consuming as fundraising.
Lisa, Boundaries are so key to all successful relationships. Thank you so much for this.
Wow, Lisa, I feel very lucky to not have had donors such as the ones you describe. Every now and then, someone wants to use a DAF for something that doesn't qualify, or they don't get why they can't direct a scholarship to a particular person, but they've always understood when given a clear explanation. Boundaries are indeed challenging in a job as all consuming as fundraising.