Leadership
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Part II: How do you know you are making a difference?
How do you know if you are making progress toward mission fulfillment? In short, it depends on your ability to… Read More
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Part I: How do you know you are making a difference?
I love this post from Tom Claffey of The Philanthropy Desk. The mission statement of a nonprofit organization is its… Read More
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Thriving in Uncertainty: Proven Strategies for Nonprofit Resilience and Impact in Challenging Times
If you are a veteran nonprofit leader, uncertainty isn’t new. We don’t need to look back very far to remember… Read More
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The Power of Community: Building Cross-Sector Connections
There is no shortage of negativity in the news, natural disasters, violence, poverty, it’s everywhere. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.… Read More
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Powered by People
Nonprofit organizations rely on people to move their missions forward. Dedicated staff and volunteers are the lifeblood of any organization.… Read More
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Effective Board and Executive Leadership
Nonprofit boards are complex entities. At the most basic level, they are a group of passionate volunteers. What makes them… Read More
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What’s Your Philosophy? A Professional Development Exercise
In academia being asked your teaching philosophy is a fairly common question. Educators typically have their own opinions on how… Read More
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Overcoming Adversity with a Growth Mindset: Lessons Learned Cave Diving
I’m a cave diver. No, I’m not claustrophobic. Yes, my parents know. No, I’m not scared. Now that we’ve covered… Read More
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Applying A Growth Mindset to Define Success
My favorite book is Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck. It’s hard to overstate the impact this… Read More
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Professional Standards in Fundraising: The CFRE Credential
A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) is a professional credential for experienced fundraisers indicating their compliance and adherence to a code… Read More
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Making Your Own Momentum
Have you ever started a job, inherited a new prospect list, and just scratched your head? The majority of the… Read More
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Belonging to Something Bigger
Nonprofit organizations come in all shapes and sizes. Independent organizations, federated organizations, and public foundations all seek to enhance the… Read More
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Building Safety Into Best Practices
I began my career in development when I was 26. I was excited, I could legally rent a car. My… Read More
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IQ vs. EQ – Decision Making as an Empath
I’m an empath, idealist, and an ENTJ. Pick your personality test; I naturally gravitate toward logic but am tuned into… Read More
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Change – Explosion or Slow Burn?
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The Misfits. The Rebels. The Troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones… Read More
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Sustainable Growth in Fundraising
As a society, we are enamored by records. Think about it, the Guinness Book of World Records, Olympics, and sports… Read More
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When Best Practice Really Is Best
“You want to be like Silky Sullivan” he told me. I had no idea who or what Silky Sullivan was.… Read More
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The Difference Between Counting and Accounting
Picture it, Anaheim 2018. It was the 50th anniversary of CASE/NAIS. I stepped onto the stage in front of a… Read More
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Mentorship Matters
I began my career in fundraising March 14, 2007. Yes, I remember the exact date, it was a Wednesday. My… Read More