Interview with Alice Ferris ACFRE (USA) - Founding Partner of GoalBusters Consulting and the 21st recipient of the AFP Founders’ Medallion. Alice Ferris has 30+ years fundraising experience and is a Founding Partner of GoalBusters Consulting and the Director of Development for KAWC Colorado River Public Media. Alice was the 90th professional to receive the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential and was the 21st recipient of the AFP Founders’ Medallion, recognising extraordinary service to the sector. She is also a three-time honouree as AFP-Northern Arizona Fundraising Professional of the Year. Sections included in this episode Section 1: The beginning of Alice's fundraising career - successes, mistakes made and lessons learnt Section 2: Advice to improve your fundraising strategies Section 3: How to get started with Major Gifts Fundraising Section 4: Understanding the vast differences in cultures and generations in philanthropic communities Section 5: Nonprofit leadership and growing as a fundraising professional through serving on Boards Section 6: Alice's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fulfilled-fundraisers/message