by Karen Kendrick | Dec 15, 2023 | Communication, Donor Communication, Email, Holidays, Planning | Communication, Planning, Structure, Year-End
Everyone at the office is just about ready to shut down their laptops for some time off during the holidays. But you don’t want to leave your donors hanging. What if they have questions about sending in a last-minute year-end gift? Now, this doesn’t mean you or your...
by Karen Kendrick | Dec 1, 2023 | control, gratitude, positivity | Personal Development, Self-care, Stress
With all you have spinning around you right now, it might feel like things are a little out of control. I know I’ve been there. After all the follow-up calls, thank you notes, meetings, and additional busyness of the holiday season, I used to feel burnt out and...
by Karen Kendrick | Nov 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Burnout, Personal Development, Self-care, Stress | Overworked, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-care, Stress
Recently, I did something that ended up really backfiring. I was in a space where I was giving of my mind, heart, energy, talents, and loving kindness at work, at home, in the community, and with family in big ways. This brought me joy, and I felt like I was doing...
by Karen Kendrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Communication, Employee Management, Leaders, Non-Profit Leadership, Non-profit Management, Professional Development, Teams | Communication, Curiousity, Development Directors, Leadership, Management, Professional Development, VPs and Directors
It’s that time of year. For most of you, this is your biggest quarter for giving, and the pressure is on! Leaders, we know this is a stressful time for you and your team. So the question is: are you actually getting in the way of your team’s success? Let’s unpack how...
by Karen Kendrick | Oct 18, 2023 | Donor Conversations, Permission-Based Asking, Year-end Planning | Asking, Communication, Permission-Based Asking, Relationships, Touch Points
As you prepare for the year-end giving season, there are so many moments when you might feel stuck. You have something you need to ask a donor but don’t know how to do so in an honoring way. You may want to ask if they will increase their giving, or give a second...