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The Next Big Breakthrough for Your Fundraising Strategy



Reflections from the Beach
I was sitting on the beach yesterday, enjoying my growing family and the (very) hot weather, and waiting for the fireworks. I am always...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Proven Success With Grants
Do you find yourself behind in pursuing grant opportunities? Or not having time to research potential grantors for your programs? Many...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Sep 23, 20222 min read


Seven Tips for Successful Board Meetings
As summer ends and we prepare for a new season, I would like to share a few personal tips I’ve applied over the years to create...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Sep 23, 20223 min read


The Sky Is Not Falling
The Power of Cautious Reality As I work with my clients, colleagues, and friends, I find myself in constant discussions on how/if and...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Oct 18, 20215 min read


Successful Grants
Before You Start Writing - Do This! My first opportunity to write grants was for a major South Florida hospital. I had a good mentor and...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Sep 22, 20214 min read


Prospect Research - Finding Your Donors
Once upon a time, the internet did not exist. In these dark ages, I responded to an ad for a Donor Research Coordinator at a major...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Sep 22, 20213 min read


Getting Grants Going!
Grant writing has taken on more importance than ever during the pandemic. Most non-profits have found their revenue sources shrinking –...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Grantwriting Success - A Premise
Facts Alone Won't Do It We are living in the age of technology. With the advent of advanced software, we know more about when, why and...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Nov 29, 20202 min read


The Heart Leads and the Brain Follows
But Don't Make a Big Mistake From the desk of Roland D. Rodriguez, CFRE Crosspoint Philanthropy Why do people give? Most people give to...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Oct 26, 20204 min read


Bounce Back Better
Action Steps and a Prediction It’s been a tough year and a maddening summer. But hopefully we are past the middle of this crisis and...

Roland D Rodriguez, M.S., CFRE
Aug 26, 20203 min read
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