Norman Gildin Says, “The Bard is Right!” is one fundraising veteran’s take donor retention. Here’s what Norman has to say about a better way to fundraise: I confess that English literature was not my favorite subject in college. But one quote from William Shakespeare has always stuck with me. In Timon of Athens, Act I, scene I, he wrote, “‘Tis not enough to help the feeble up, but to support them after.” A simple explanation […]

Gravyty Raise – If I Only Had a Brain – Donor Software is one fundraising veteran’s take on a new fundraising management software platform. Here’s what Norman Gildin has to share: In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the Scarecrow laments he was deprived of the mental capacity that he later learned he always possessed. Declaring his despondency to Dorothy, he bemoans, “If I only had a brain!” Even now, as we correctly assumed, he […]

Norman Gildin Says, “Gen-X Is An Ascendant Generation!” is a nonprofit veteran’s take who’s now leading the charitable sector. Here’s what Norman has to share: Different generations and their involvement or potential involvement with nonprofit organizations have been the subject of much discussion in the fundraising world. Generation terms are often tossed around like a frisbee game. Before we can discuss the impact of age groups, however, let’s define a few terms. This article will […]