Inflation rarely arrives as one dramatic event. It reveals itself in an $800 flight, a familiar dinner that suddenly costs twice as much, or a pharmacist quietly asking whether a higher prescription price is still affordable. Those accumulating costs shape more than household budgets. They influence how people give, what they postpone, and whether they remain visible on a donor list. Before fundraisers interpret a smaller gift or a missed year as fading loyalty, we may need to look beyond our institutional lens and consider the financial pressure donors are carrying.
Read MoreA recent client discussion around Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara turned into something bigger—a reflection on how excellence and empathy shape everything we do. The team connected deeply with two timeless lessons: Vince Lombardi’s pursuit of perfection that leads to excellence, and Maya Angelou’s truth that people remember how you make them feel. Together, they capture what leadership and philanthropy are really about—intentionality, care, and the courage to go beyond expectations. In the end, success isn’t measured by flawless execution, but by the lasting impression we leave on others.
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