December 26, 2025 by James Harvey As I was preparing a message to send to our partners, givers, and advocates at the end of 2025, the Holy Spirit reminded me of one of the most important fundraising conversations of my 17-year advocacy journey. Early on, when I was just getting started raising my own support, I became quickly discouraged by the first few “no’s.” I was brand new to fundraising, and I knew Americans were generous people, so I assumed that everyone I invited to