Tim Burgess

Tim Burgess
What Matters Most

I remember the first direct-mail appeal letter I ever wrote. It was 1978. A massive flood had…

Calling All Agents of Change

A few months ago in Tucson, Ariz., I got a shot of reality — and humility, I should add — as…

Take a Deep Breath

The summer slump — distractions, boredom, fleeting thoughts of a new job, donor inattention…

Vetting for Value

The question was simple and direct: “What’s the best way to evaluate our fundraising programs…

Fundraising's Changing Face

There’s widespread agreement among direct-marketing professionals that the industry will…

The "Up and Out" Fallacy

I’ve heard the explanation so many times now that I’m sick of it. It goes something like this…

Whither the Winds of Change

The fundraising world is changing rapidly, and those who aren’t prepared will be left behind.…