Executive directors, are you tired of chasing after those $20 donations like a squirrel on espresso? Yeah, me too. And let me tell you, focusing all our energy on foundation grants and corporate donations because they seem easier is a bit like preferring instant noodles over a gourmet mealāit sort of does the job, but […]
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Can you secure a huge unrestricted major gift simply because youāre in the right headspace? Can you change your reality with a simple mindset shift? I think so.Ā But before you throw up your anti-woo cross fingers at me, hear me outā¦ š If you see yourself as a capable, confident fundraiser who is good
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Feeling overwhelmed by the tsunami wave of AI chatter? Wondering how your nonprofit can ride the AI wave without wiping out? You’re not alone. The rapid evolution of AI technology has everyone’s heads spinning, trying to figure out how to adopt it responsibly and effectively to amplify their impact. In today’s episode, I sit down
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A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with technologist Afua Bruce about AI and its role in the nonprofit industry. And it became really clear to me that people are, by and large, worried about the negative influence technology can have on their jobs, their resources, and even on fairness and equality in
Ever felt a surge of imposter syndrome just as you’re about to hit a major fundraising goal? Wonder why, even after securing that dream funding, a creeping sense of dread shadows your success? If your accomplishments in the nonprofit realm leave you more anxious than empowered, itās time we talk about your “Identity Upgrade.” In
As a baby ED, I didnāt understand that my lack of success in fundraising was largely due to my mindset about it. Until one day a master fundraiser told me: āIt’s you that is blocking the energy.ā And I was so confused. Wasnāt I doing everything I could to chase down donations? Segmenting donors, making
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Worried AI will take your job? Fear robots more than global warming? Think AI lacks morals? Well, take a chill pill my nonprofit friends. š Today’s guest Vilas Dhar provides a refreshing perspective on AI. Rather than some apocalyptic force, he views it as a “human-centric reflection of our society.” Our biases and beliefs shape
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Since the release of ChatGPT back in 2022, thereās been a lot of talk about AI and its dangers.Ā Will ChatGPT take my job?Ā Will we lose the human element if we use AI to automate a process?Ā Will we become dependent on AI for simple tasks? Will one of my staff publish an AI-generated
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Are you giving money too much power in your fundraising efforts? Are desperation and scarcity sabotaging your fundraising success? š£ Youāre not alone, my friend. Many leaders try tactic after tactic, only to come up short again and again. Exhausting, right? But what if the real barrier isnāt your savvy strategy, but your mindset? š
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