As the dust settles from the presidential election, you may find yourself wondering how to continue year-end fundraising during these stressful times. Depending on your mission and geographic location, it’s likely that many of your supporters are disappointed (to say the least) with the election results. Regardless of the results, you … [Read more...]
Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It!
This was originally posted for the 2020 election, but it has been updated and reposted for the 2024 election. Why? Because the issues at stake are even more consequential this time around. Vote, Vote, Vote! If you’ve already voted, you can probably skip this post -- or simply share it with your colleagues. And if you think reminding … [Read more...]
11 Ways for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders to Cope in Stressful Times
Life is feeling heavy these days, especially when you're facing a whirlwind of global stress-inducing issues, like: tumultuous elections; environmental disasters; and worldwide conflicts. Whether you're deeply engaged in current events or simply affected by the weight of it all, it’s natural to feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Not to … [Read more...]
Calling all Wanna Be Thought Leaders: What Are You Waiting For?
Do you have an idea you’d like to share? Do you know how to do something that would benefit others? If you’ve ever wished you could be a thought leader, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are a development director, ED/CEO, consultant, or business owner, there are endless opportunities to share your knowledge and gain the respect … [Read more...]
Fundraising Habits: Can You Really Create New Habits?
According to Mirriam-Webster, a habit is: a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. Good Habits vs. Bad Habits vs. New Habits I like to think about habits as something a person does regularly without thinking about it. For example, brushing your teeth. Another habit many people have is biting their nails. There are good habits … [Read more...]
Why Do Women Leaders Lag? And What You Can Do About It
It’s 2024 and the United States of America has never had a female President. The discussion around Kamala Harris’s qualifications and readiness are being questioned and debated in ways that never would be happening if a male Vice President took over Biden's campaign. It’s infuriating and sad. According to Fortune.com, the number of … [Read more...]
How to Be a Better Boss in the Nonprofit Sector
If you want to be a great boss in the nonprofit sector, it’s important to begin with the assumption that the people hired by your organization generally work hard and want to do a good job. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule. However, you'll want to do your best to default to giving people the benefit of the doubt. When … [Read more...]
Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Technology: 3 Keys to Future Fundraising Success
Recently, I gave a keynote called “The Future of Fundraising: Top Trends Impacting Nonprofit Leaders, Today and Tomorrow.” (If you know of an upcoming conference, I’d love to be considered for the keynote.) You might assume I focused on technology. Of course, technology is an important piece of the future of fundraising, but probably not in … [Read more...]
Attention Women Fundraisers: Plan Your Career Strategically
Women make up about 70% of the nonprofit workforce. Yet when it comes to leadership positions, they still lag behind their male counterparts, especially at larger, well established, better funded nonprofit organizations. 4 Steps to Plan Your Career Strategically as a Woman Fundraiser While you may not want to be in a leadership position … [Read more...]
Real AI Assistance for Raising Major Gifts: Interview with Nick Fitz
I recently interviewed Nick Fitz, CEO of Momentum, because I was blown away by what they do when I saw a demo as few months back. Other than Calendly (which saves me over 100 hours per year), Momentum is the first tech service for major gift fundraisers and executive directors that I’ve been truly excited about. If you're inclined, feel … [Read more...]
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