From a Fixed to a Fundraising Mindset #3
I’m embarrassed to ask for a hand-out. Language has not been kind to fundraising. In the statement above, I used the phrase “hand-out” instead ofRead More
From a Fixed to a Fundraising Mindset #2
I’m not comfortable talking to new people. Social encounters can be especially hard for introverts. But here’s the irony: they often outshine their extroverted colleaguesRead More
From a Fixed to a Fundraising Mindset
The First of a 7-Part Series My yoga teacher inspires me. Well into his seventies, he can contort himself into a number of pretzel-like positions.Read More
Insider Tips for Subject Experts
Dear Subject Experts: We admire you. We respect you. We’re often bedazzled by your brilliance. If we’re fundraisers, we may consider you to be ourRead More
The Secret to a Happy Workplace
We seek the right environment in a workplace because we know it will affect our happiness and success. A “good fit” means different things toRead More
Does Giving Have To Hurt To Be Good?
Some may argue that the Effective Altruists get a little carried away. EA leader Will MacAskill became enamored with the principles of utilitarianism as aRead More
Taking the Chill Out of Cold Calls
Nothing will create a crisis in confidence more than a cold call. Even as a seasoned fundraiser, you may find that all of your experienceRead More
Are You Ready For Your Next Big Move?
The holidays are filled with merriment and good cheer but, for many of us, the new year signals a reckoning of sorts. The closer JanuaryRead More
Gratitude: The Best Kind of Self-Care
For many of us, it’s compulsory to count our blessings at Thanksgiving. But here’s the thing – are we really grateful or just going throughRead More
Quitting the Right Way
Has the Great Resignation been replaced by this new phase of just quietly quitting? While it sounds tempting to stay at a job and doRead More