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...]
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...]
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...]
As a Woman Leader, You Must Learn to Promote Yourself
Many women are uncomfortable with the idea of marketing or promoting themselves. But if you want to stand out, get ahead, or lead your organization to greatness, it’s important to become comfortable with self-promotion. This is not the sleazy or slick marketing of the old days. Promoting yourself should be helpful, collegial, and kind. Most … [Read more...]
Leadership Lessons Learned as a Woman Consultant and Business Owner
As I look toward the next decade of consulting, nonprofit leadership, and business growth, I’ve been reflecting on lessons learned and what comes next after nearly 30 years of in business and nonprofit leadership. In the coming years, I hope to focus this blog more towards mentoring the next generation of women leaders in business and the … [Read more...]
Want to Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit? Learn to Say “No”
The number one complaint I hear from development directors is that they don’t have enough time to do their job. They have too many responsibilities and not enough hours in the day. Sound familiar? What if you could say “no” to some of the things currently on your to-do list? People-Pleasers Lose Productivity One common character … [Read more...]
How Well Are You Paying Your Nonprofit Staff?
How well (or poorly) are you paying your staff members? Could they make more money working at the local Target or fast-food restaurant? If so, you’re not paying them enough! A History of Underpaid Nonprofit Staff I’ll never forget working at my first fundraising job at a domestic violence shelter, more than twenty years ago. The staff -- … [Read more...]
Empowering Women Fundraisers to be Stronger Nonprofit Leaders
When I was in graduate school (more than 20 years ago) I wanted to be the CEO of a big, international nonprofit. I took my first fundraising job because I knew that fundraising was one of the keys to successful nonprofits. In other words, if I was going to be an impactful CEO, I would need to know how to raise money. The same is true for … [Read more...]
4 Strategies to Better Manage Your Nonprofit Board in 2024
If you're a nonprofit leader, managing your board is likely a challenge. Although most nonprofit boards technically manage the ED/CEO, there’s a lot of opportunity and rationale for managing up. If you don’t work to manage your board, your board members may become unruly and make your organization more difficult to lead. It’s important to … [Read more...]
8 Ways Men Can Support Women in the Nonprofit Sector
Last week, I wrote about women supporting women in nonprofit leadership. If you haven't read that yet, give it a quick look. This week, I wanted to shift the focus to men. (Truthfully, both articles apply to all genders, but I’ve tried to highlight some places where specific support in one area or the other would be especially … [Read more...]
