Fundraising Is 20% Asking and 80% Everything Else

(Or, What Sewing Has Taught Me About Advancement Services) When I started sewing, I thought I knew what I was getting into. Fabric. A sewing machine. Some creative flow. How hard could it

The End of the Year Is Not a Performance Review

Endings do funny things to us. The big ones. A job loss. A breakup. Losing someone you love. They crack something open and suddenly we’re asking real questions. Who am I now?

Grumpy Gratitude

Finding Thanks When You’re Tired of Trying What if I don’t want to be grateful? I know. Terrible timing. Thanksgiving is around the corner. The internet is about to drown us

Joy Isn’t on the Spreadsheet

Last week, I tried to plan joy. It was my birthday, and I decided to treat myself to my favorite Canadian restaurant (yes, I’m Canadian, and yes, I live just an hour