Fundraisers are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. True or False? Personally, I think it’s true. Once we latch on to a worthy cause, we will do anything and everything within our power to help it succeed—with a smile, of course! But one thing we lack… confidence. Unfortunately, confidence isn’t always reality-based or […]
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Succession planning. We all know it’s a possibility, but none of us wants to think about it. What processes do you have in place to protect your organization from losing funding? How will you manage the optics and let funders know your organization’s values and vision won’t change just because one person steps down? Hint:
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I have been working in the non-profit sector for 15+ years. I spent 12 of those years as an Executive Director. In that time, I learned a lot about what it takes to solve some of the biggest problems people face in our industry—overwork, overwhelm, lack of confidence, and lack of resources. Here’s what I
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I’ve said it before; if you want to get big contributions, you have to make big asks. But, for so many of us, our scarcity mindset holds us back. We wonder, can we really make big asks in an economic downturn? Does generosity still exist in America in 2023? Do donors of color give monetarily
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In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring voices of Alison Overseth, Gisele Castro, and Erica Hamilton at The Women’s Leadership Council. Our discussion centers around the dynamic landscape of leadership, highlighting our personal experiences, insights, and the ever-important journey toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. We’ll dive into topics that are pertinent for
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We all know burnout can take the passion right out of your purpose. One day you’re on top of the world, advocating for a righteous cause; the next day, you’re flat on your bum, self-loathing and believing the worst about humanity. Simply put, severe occupational stress has the power to take philanthropic champions of change
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Meet my friend and homegirl, the amazing Rachel Bearbower. She is the Founder of Small Shop Strategies, a nonprofit consultancy focused on teaching Executive Directors how to detangle their systems so they can focus their time + energy on building relationships and raising more for their causes. This episode is perfect for those Executive Directors
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If you’re a visionary with entrepreneurial energy (like me), you might also have shiny object syndrome (like me 🙋). People like us are ready to try the next big thing before we’ve even conquered the first little thing. It’s a blessing and a curse—it can either get in the way (like dog-butt-in-your-face-when-you want-to-see-the-tv) or it
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