Fix Your Focus

In the past two weeks, nearly every United Way I have talked to has mentioned the same thing – lack of focus. Each of the United Ways were very aware of their lack of focus and . . .

Communicating, Resource Development, Community Impact, Issue FocusGaryAugust 12, 2021issue focusComment

Too Much Never Gets Done

Many United Ways suffer from the same struggle as me.

Issue Focus, Issue Focus ModelBryn BogemannJuly 15, 2021issue focusComment

Four Truths About Workplace Campaigns

First and foremost, workplace campaigns are HOW people give to United Way and not WHY people give to United Way. Not a single person gives to United Way because . . .

Issue Focus, CampaignGaryJuly 1, 2021workplace campaign, issue focusComment

United Ways Should Not be Toaster Ovens

Most United Ways are like toaster ovens. They try to raise as much money as they can for partner agencies and funded programs, while . . .

Donors, Issue FocusGaryJune 17, 2021Issue focus, donorsComment

Your Passion, Not Mine

Something that not many people know about me is that I was homeschooled for two years during elementary school.

Board, Issue FocusBryn BogemannJune 3, 2021board members, engage, issue focusComment

Get Emotional to Get Donors

One of the basic truths about charitable giving is that people give for emotional reasons, not necessarily rational reasons. If you want to reach a donor emotionally, then you need to . . .

Donors, Issue FocusGaryMay 20, 2021Donors, issue focusComment

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