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Nearly 20 years ago I had the privilege of working with leaders in a community to bring a long-envisioned dream to reality.
We actually inherited a campaign that had not been built on proper steps and strategy, and we had to retool. I've found it is much more difficult to fix a campaign than to implement one correctly. Back then, some leaders realized that they needed some expertise and a different perspective. They were incredible — the leadership for success was right there all along. They just needed the right guidance.
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Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.