Peter's Penny: Development & Fundraising

Allow me to introduce myself. I have been the national director of development since November. I'm working hard to get to know our organization, our people, and our potential for raising money. I am delighted to be part of an organization fighting for choice and compassion.

My career has been in nonprofit work, with a background in social activism, community mental health, and intercultural work.

I plan to have an article each month in our newsletter focused on making friends and raising money to support our cause. I think of each and every one of you as part of the fund-raising department! As I write these columns, I hope you will come to think of yourselves the same way.

Please feel free to contact me with your thoughts and ideas about how we can raise money. While all our services are free, someone has to pay the piper. Together I believe we can raise the money needed to change how our society views the end of life, enact legislation, and make the world a more compassionate place.

Peter Freedman can be reached at pfreedman@compassionandchoies.org.