Brakeley Briscoe Inc.

11/04/2022

A big producer of carbon in the atmosphere – and therefor global warming – is commuting to work. What are the implications for fundraising? https://www.brakeleybriscoe.com/climate-change-and-fundraising/

10/31/2022

Some organizations are trying to use less paper. One way to do this is to communicate totally or mostly by electronic means. What are the implications for fundraising? https://www.brakeleybriscoe.com/climate-change-and-fundraising/

10/28/2022

Some organizations are trying to decrease the use of fossil fuels so they produce less carbon dioxide in the air. One way to do this is to do less travel. What are the implications for fundraising? https://www.brakeleybriscoe.com/climate-change-and-fundraising/

10/24/2022

Heatwaves, droughts, melting glaciers in Greenland, rising sea levels, forest fires, larger icebergs breaking off from Antarctica, earlier springs, later falls, less snow for recreation or water replenishment, diminishing water for irrigation, electrical brownouts, and disappearing lakes are a few of the effects of climate change. Even some of the climate change skeptics are muting their cries of disbelief. It does appear this stuff is real.

So how does this effect fundraising?

Heatwaves, droughts, melting glaciers in Greenland, rising sea levels, forest fires, larger icebergs breaking off from Antarctica, earlier springs, later falls, less snow for recreation or water re…

10/20/2022

In the 20th century, donors often gave to the campaign because the community hospital was indeed the local gem. But in an increasingly complex and confusing world where donors are asked daily to give to all kinds of causes, the case needs to be clear, logical, compelling, and SHORT. It needs to appeal to the heart and the mind.

10/17/2022

Two or three decades ago consultants tended to take complete charge of the campaign leaving staff to continue their existing duties. In the 21st century foundation staffs are more sophisticated and capable of managing the campaign. Using the consultant as “strategic counsel” rather than direct campaign manager is increasingly common.

10/13/2022

Traditionally, capital campaign leaders looked to physicians as potential lead donors for various reasons: they often had the understanding of the hospital, a personal and financial interest in the successful outcome of the campaign, and the financial assets to make major donations. Now, in a time of change in healthcare delivery and financing, physicians are on the front lines of these changes.

10/10/2022

Recent changes in healthcare financing have increased the focus of hospital leaders on the role of philanthropy in funding the bottom line. When effectively structured and conducted, community hospital campaigns raise philanthropic giving to a level previously thought beyond reach.

10/06/2022

All of us at Brakeley Briscoe and Brakeley Search look forward to using our newly acquired knowledge in the next year to best serve you in your fundraising and executive search needs. You can reach out to us via our website, by emailing [email protected], or calling 650.344.8883.

10/03/2022

We were honored to host local and remote speakers at our annual Advance – especially because the pandemic prevented us from meeting for years. Join us in thanking our distinguished guests.

09/29/2022

Brakeley Briscoe and Brakeley Search came together as our consultants and employees shared knowledge about fundraising, executive search, navigating remote work, and becoming a single national company. Our newest blog has pictures from the invigorating event.

09/26/2022

As a national company with international clients, Brakeley Briscoe had conducted some of our work remotely before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic pushed us to an almost completely remote mode. It also eliminated our ability to bring the whole company together for our annual company “Advances”. We are happy to report that this September, some of us were able to gather in Lakeville, CT, for the first time since 2018. We cherished the opportunity to gather together and continue our twenty-year-old tradition. Our week was chock-full of seminars, home-cooked meals, and fun for all.