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By Andra Ingalls, MPA An acquaintance reached out to me recently for advice on grant funding. Our paths have crossed for years. This gentleman is full of compassion; a true champion for the underdog, especially young men who are struggling to find their way forward. He asked if we could meet for coffee so he could share what was on his heart, and before I took the first sip, he launched into his passionate description of a multi-phase program designed to help these young men

by Andra Ingalls, MPA Have you ever been “served” by a pushy salesperson? A salesperson who pushes for the biggest sale is focused on their own gain. You can feel it in the pressure and the lack of listening. The exchange feels transactional, like you’re a number instead of a person. As faith-based nonprofit leaders tasked with fundraising, we can sometimes act like that pushy salesperson. Be advised, if it feels like we are trying to get something from a potential donor, we'