American Indian tradition exalts the Rainmaker
The rainmaker used magical powers to bring the rain to nourish the crops to feed the people. Without the rain, the people would weaken, die, or have to move elsewhere.
Today, a Rainmaker is a person who brings revenue into an organization, be it profit or not-for-profit. That revenue comes from customers and donors. That revenue is the aqua viva – the lifeblood – of the organization. Without it, the organization will die.
- Jeffrey J. Fox, How To Become A Rainmaker
