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For almost 20 years I've worked in the fundraising/university advancement arena for colleges and universities, while also providing advice to other nonprofits. While others would try to lead using gurus of sales or marketing or fundraising, I'd always lean towards Franklin, Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau and others. Why? Because over the past decade or so, our profession has become so focused on strategies, pyramids and propensities, that we've forgotten the root of support: have a vision, and share it. My work is for all fundraising organizations who have a cause they believe in, particularly where resources are limited and passion is high.
Once the strategists leave or the employees or volunteers return from a distant conference, the important work begins--bringing together the team in ways that everyone knows and respects each other's roles, and they are inspired to share the vision of the cause with each other, donors and the public.
The work is no more about raising money than building Europe's great cathedrals was simply about laying stones: there must be a cause, a greater calling toward a vision. Create a vision...achieve it...one friend at a time.
Once the strategists leave or the employees or volunteers return from a distant conference, the important work begins--bringing together the team in ways that everyone knows and respects each other's roles, and they are inspired to share the vision of the cause with each other, donors and the public.
The work is no more about raising money than building Europe's great cathedrals was simply about laying stones: there must be a cause, a greater calling toward a vision. Create a vision...achieve it...one friend at a time.
Finally, a fundraising event that truly moves people and can't be replicated by your competition. An event of words and images that inspire, touch, motivate, and awaken your special attendees, whether internal or external.
In a unique service that combines Dion McInnis' skills as a photographer, writer and public speaker, as well as his nearly 20 years in fundraising and other advancement fields, you can have a special event that:
Celebrates your constituencies
Personalizes your appreciation and respect
Challenges and inspires their hearts, souls and minds
What is involved?
: A special event for the audience of your choosing with no size limit
: A mini photo exhibit of images by Dion. This temporary exhibit will be created to convey your cause and your message.
: A motivating, inspiring, thought provoking presentation at the event tying your cause's theme into Dion's focus: "Listen to Life." In the stories and the faces are at the core of your cause. Dion celebrates that. Each presentation is customized to your audience. Choose from Dion's extensive experience using his images and presentations borne from listening to inspire others in the topics of: women, creativity, leadership, youth, power of stories, dignity in all, or the power and potential of all people.
This memorable event is created for your organization, using interviews from your list of contacts, images that convey your cause and with an eye on cultivation and/or stewardship of donors, or motivation and inspiration of employees and volunteers.
Contact Dion for full details.
In a unique service that combines Dion McInnis' skills as a photographer, writer and public speaker, as well as his nearly 20 years in fundraising and other advancement fields, you can have a special event that:
Celebrates your constituencies
Personalizes your appreciation and respect
Challenges and inspires their hearts, souls and minds
What is involved?
: A special event for the audience of your choosing with no size limit
: A mini photo exhibit of images by Dion. This temporary exhibit will be created to convey your cause and your message.
: A motivating, inspiring, thought provoking presentation at the event tying your cause's theme into Dion's focus: "Listen to Life." In the stories and the faces are at the core of your cause. Dion celebrates that. Each presentation is customized to your audience. Choose from Dion's extensive experience using his images and presentations borne from listening to inspire others in the topics of: women, creativity, leadership, youth, power of stories, dignity in all, or the power and potential of all people.
This memorable event is created for your organization, using interviews from your list of contacts, images that convey your cause and with an eye on cultivation and/or stewardship of donors, or motivation and inspiration of employees and volunteers.
Contact Dion for full details.
Commitment
A vision grows from your soul, fed by commitment and passion, and can be articulated with descriptions of how things will be when the vision is achieved. If you cannot describe life within the vision, it is only a dream of imagination; if you cannot find the passion and perseverance, perhaps all you have is a plan for a goal. The same is true for individual and organizational vision.
No vision can be achieved alone.
No vision can be achieved alone.
