How Facilitation Skills Make You a Better Fundraiser

How Facilitation Skills Make You a Better Fundraiser

by | Jul 4, 2022 | , , , , | Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Facilitation, Professional Development

Have you ever experienced a well-facilitated meeting? If you have, you most likely came out of it feeling like your time was respected and a lot was accomplished. There was space for more in-depth conversation, introspection, creativity, and inspiration. It probably...
Everyone Needs a Coach

Everyone Needs a Coach

by | Jun 27, 2022 | , , , | Accountability, Coaching, Mentoring, Personal Development, Professional Development

Our culture celebrates self-reliance. We have this admiration for the “self-made…fill in the blank.” The problem is that while we have bought into it, it’s a myth. No one I’ve ever met is a self-made anything. Yet, for some reason we’re all supposed to aspire to it....
Five Ways You Can Become a Better Frontline Fundraiser

Five Ways You Can Become a Better Frontline Fundraiser

by | May 9, 2022 | , , | Fundraising, Personal Development, Professional Development

If you’re a good frontline fundraiser, you’re always seeking to learn how to do your craft better. Every excellent fundraiser I’ve known is constantly learning, always curious, and eager to improve their skills. Richard and I get emails or messages on LinkedIn all the...
5 Ideas for How Leaders Can Help Their Teams with Stress Management

5 Ideas for How Leaders Can Help Their Teams with Stress Management

by | Jul 14, 2023 | , , , , | Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management, Overworked, Personal Development, Professional Development, Stress

As a fundraising leader, you likely experience a lot of pressure to continue to raise funds and grow your program so you can support your organization’s work. We often hear about fundraiser burnout and being overwhelmed, which remains a significant issue in our...