Can you secure a huge unrestricted major gift simply because you’re in the right headspace? Can you change your reality with a simple mindset shift? I think so. But before you throw up your anti-woo cross fingers at me, hear me out… 🙅 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, it’s time we talk about your “Identity Upgrade.” In
As a baby ED, I didn’t understand that my lack of success in fundraising was largely due to my mindset about it. Until one day a master fundraiser told me: “It’s you that is blocking the energy.” And I was so confused. Wasn’t 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. 💊 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, there’s been a lot of talk about AI and its dangers. Will ChatGPT take my job? Will we lose the human element if we use AI to automate a process? 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? 😣 You’re 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 isn’t your savvy strategy, but your mindset? 💭
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I’ve done yoga for over twenty years, and, like clockwork, every season my body needs something different. In the winter, let’s be honest, it’s hibernation. I need rest and renewal. But in the springtime, I need and crave growth and change. The funny thing is, even if you aren’t in touch with your body, nature
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Is it going to take over the world and make nonprofit work obsolete? Some peeps seem hyped, while others wanna unplug the mainframe, Office Space-style. 💻🚫 Well, never fear! With experience from computer engineering to working for the FBI in the White House (?!?), my guest Afua Bruce knows her bytes from her bits. Afua
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Have you seen that trend where people introduce themselves as a [fill-in-the-blank] and then they go on to describe what they do in sweeping generalizations? It might be cliché, but I’m a Gen Xer without a TikTok to speak of, so humor me here, would you? You’re a nonprofit leader… of course you stay up
With the first blooms of spring comes our annual opportunity for renewal. Time to clear out the old and make way for new growth! In this solo episode, I’ll share my best tips for spring cleaning every aspect of your NPO – from refreshing stale programs to pruning unengaged contacts. Get ready to plant the
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As non-profit leaders, we all feel burnt out at one point or another. Often, that feeling pushes us into survival mode. Our amygdala is all geared up and shouting, “It’s all up to you! You have to get those funds! You have to keep the program alive! You need donors fast!” And for fundraisers like
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This week on the podcast, I had an illuminating discussion with spiritual healer John Jacob Mubarak – a spiritual advisor with a heart for integrating soulful practices into everyday life. Our deep dive was enlightening, revealing how to pour into the causes we’re passionate about without draining our own spirit. Key Takeaways: Embracing nature and
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It’s a fact of life that every generation criticizes the generation to come after it. Boomers criticized Gen X. Gen X criticized millennials. And now it seems that we’re all ganging up on Gen Z. But why? For all the bad press they receive on social media about their supposed lack of work ethic, social
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When we’re scraping by each month, it’s natural to get transactional with donors. But people give to people, not causes. The good news? By shifting your mindset and strategies, you can move from survival mode to stability and even abundance. 🙌 In this episode, I’ll outline the top mistakes nonprofit pros make that lead to
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What makes an NPO successful at fundraising? Is it a really great vision? A charismatic ED? A board who pulls their weight with fundraising and recruiting? Actually, in my opinion, there are a lot of things that will make your NPO a success, but they can be summed up into two categories: Your mindset. Your
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I think we can all agree Gen Z has lofty ideals and a spring in their step for social change that makes some of us old fogeys a little uncomfortable. But could they be the generation that deconstructs the nonprofit industrial complex while the rest of us stand by and watch the show? Today, I’m
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Don’t fall for this common mistake in your NPO. I see it all the time. You and your board are passionate about the mission of your organization, but you’re really strapped for cash. You need to get your budget up so you can afford to pay your staff and expand and really make your vision
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Itching to make your passion project a legendary nonprofit? It might not be as straightforward as you think. I sat down with my gal pal Tiffany Allen, founder and president of Boss on a Budget, to spill some piping hot tea about the real deal when it comes to starting up your own nonprofit. And
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