Every girl needs a role model. This week they got one. A team-full, actually. Megan Rapinoe and her 2019 World Cup winning teammates are heroes to girls everywhere, and fundraisers too. If you want to feel amazing, check out Megan’s power pose here -- it’s inspirational! 5 Fundraising Lessons Courtesy of the 2019 World Cup … [Read more...]
What’s Your Nonprofit Job Title – Chief Excrement Officer?
I recently facilitated a major gift workshop for professionals from animal nonprofits. You know, animal shelters and rescue organizations. Many didn't have development professionals on staff. For the most part, the Executive Director was responsible for “doing it all.” Not only was the Executive Director the chief, cook, and bottle washer, … [Read more...]
3 Practical Ways to Bring Equality and Justice to the Nonprofit Workplace
The nonprofit sector exists to make the world a better place -- to right wrongs and correct injustices. Hundreds of thousands of nonprofit organizations exist to: combat domestic violence help the impoverished protect the marginalized fight against racism stand up for human rights and so much more And yet, the nonprofit sector … [Read more...]
Overcoming Fear: Your Key to Better Fundraising (and a Better Life)
There’s nothing like fear to prevent you from getting what you want. And, it’s not only about fundraising. It applies to all areas of your life. Fear Holds You Back Fear holds all of us back from... Requesting a raise Asking out a romantic interest Applying for a new job Trying something new Soliciting a major gift Fear Leads … [Read more...]
6 Things You Can Do to Close the Gender Gap in the Nonprofit Sector
It’s hard to believe that in 2019 we are still talking about closing the gender gap, but we are, and we must continue to talk about it until it’s closed for good. Just last week, AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) announced a new Women’s Mentoring program. The article begins with the sad statistic that women make up … [Read more...]
5 Years From Now: Looking into Your Future and Your Donors’ Futures
Recently I hosted a webinar called, How to Make Better Fundraising Asks… and Get Donors to Say “Yes”! (You can catch the replay here.) In the webinar, I talked about how it’s important for donors to feel great about their donations so that they continue to give again and again. As a fundraiser, it’s important for you to think about the 3rd, … [Read more...]
Calling Women Fundraisers: Where You Sit Matters
Did you know that women are less likely to sit at the head of the table than their male peers/counterparts? Many women still sit in the back of the room or off to the side, even when they hold positions of power. Just the other day, I sat in a room with a female Executive Director who sat in the middle of the table, leaving the power seat … [Read more...]
When Asking Goes Wrong: A Case Study in Communication Failure
Communicating by email and text can be tricky. You don’t have the advantage of vocal inflection as you do on the phone, or visual cues as you do in person. Not to mention potential grammatical errors -- which can sabotage the best of intentions. For example, “Let’s eat, grandpa” versus “Let’s eat grandpa.” When Asking Goes Wrong -- … [Read more...]
New Year’s Reading List for the Savvy Nonprofit Professional
Reading is important, whether you read for pleasure or for business, or both! So what’s on your reading list for the New Year? Reading is Fundamental for Nonprofit Professionals As a nonprofit professional, reading is vital for staying on top of fundraising trends and strategies. It’s also important to stay informed, knowledgeable and … [Read more...]
How Setting Goals Helps You Raise More Money and So Much More
The end of the year is always a good time to reflect on the year that’s ending, and look forward to the New Year that’s about the begin. It’s a time when many people make resolutions. Sadly, most resolutions are broken before you can drive to the gym to get some use out of your new membership. So the question is this: How can you set … [Read more...]
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