What Journalism Can Teach Us About Fundraising
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is look at how someone else is doing their work and explore how to apply it to what we do in fundraising. Take asking questions, for example. Most fundraisers consider themselves able to have a congenial conversation with...
How Leaders Can Let Go of Control
You’ve been promoted into a leadership role and now, as a leader, you’re facing new challenges. Jeff and I have watched many people moving into leadership who have neither been briefed nor prepared to deliver results in a working environment where they: Must be...
Stressed? Tired? Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Renew Your Energy
This is Part Two of a two-part blog series. Read Part One here. Imagine a scenario where you roll out of bed first thing in the morning, and immediately open emails and start answering them. You start to feel overwhelmed about the day ahead, your mind is spinning,...
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 New Year’s Resolutions Even Work?
It’s hard to believe we’re about to enter 2023. If you haven’t already, soon you’ll be seeing messaging everywhere about setting your New Year Resolutions. If you’re one of those people that says, “I don’t believe in resolutions,” it’s probably because...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
