Why Am I Failing at My Job?
“Why am I failing at my job?” We hear this question a lot these days. Failure is lurking for many (if not most) mid-level, major gifts, and planned giving officers in the non-profit sector. But it’s a quiet question. You have to dig to find it. Why? Because these good...
Get Rid of KPIs and Manage!
The non-profit industrial complex is broken. Yes, Richard and I could write another book just on that one sentence. There are many reasons why it’s broken, but I’m not going to write a book-long blog here, so I’ll concentrate on one aspect of its brokenness: the...
Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels
This is Part One of a two-part blog series. Read Part Two here. You are not a machine. You are human. A human being who is asked to do more with less. With staff shortages, you’re covering for empty seats and yet are still expected to deliver on your goals. These are...
Do You Have a System to Help You Stay on Track in 2024?
I once read that if you’re feeling so overwhelmed or anxious that you can’t focus, one of the best things you can do when you wake up in the morning is make your bed. So I’ve practiced it, and it actually works. It gives me a feeling of control; I’ve immediately...
Do I Have the Right Performance Measurements? Must-Answer Question #6
Sixth in a Series: 6 Questions Your Major Gift Plan Must Answer “Did our gross revenue go up from year to year?” “Did the Major Gift Officer get new money?” “How many face-to-face encounters did the MGO have with donors?” “How many hours did the MGO work? And how many...TOP RATED PODCAST
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