If you're not actively using artificial intelligence (AI) to save time and improve your fundraising results, you're missing out and falling behind. And it's happening faster than you imagine. Your mission is important. So, if you’ve ever complained about not having enough time, staff, or resources, the answer to your woes is a few … [Read more...]
Money vs. Morale: Decision Making as a Nonprofit Leader
This summer, my daughter is working as a camp counselor. Last week, camp was canceled (for one day) due to flooding. After returning to work, she reported that counselors were told they would not be paid for the canceled day of camp. I hope she’s wrong or misunderstood, but I doubt it. It’s possible that camp gave families a refund for … [Read more...]
5 Important Steps to Leading an Effective Meeting at Your Nonprofit
Bad meetings are the worst. You've probably experienced a few yourself. I know I have! Those meetings where you didn’t really need to be there, where one person dominates the discussion and you're left wishing you had stayed home, and spent quality time with your family instead. The kind where if you could summarize the meeting in a short … [Read more...]
11 Ideas for Nonprofit Fundraisers to Stay Motivated in Challenging Times
As nonprofit leaders, especially working in fundraising, you face challenges every day. Whether it’s achieving ambitious goals, connecting with donors, or navigating unpredictability, the work you do is tough. Staying positive and motivated isn’t always easy, but it’s essential for your success and the success of your organization. 11 … [Read more...]
Protect Nonprofits! It Will Take Courage and Commitment
In today’s challenging times (perhaps the biggest understatement ever), nonprofit leaders are increasingly called upon to do more than simply deliver services. You are needed to stand firmly alongside the marginalized communities you serve. As nonprofit leaders, our roles require us to champion fairness, equity, diversity, inclusion, and … [Read more...]
The Importance of Saying “No” to Survive and Thrive
With each passing year, time seems to slip by and feels more overwhelming as the world around us goes faster and faster. How is it possible that my kids are grown up and leaving the nest? And how did I become middle aged? It has made me want to focus on the most important things and be more intentional about how I spend my precious time. … [Read more...]
Top Trends Impacting the Future of Fundraising for Nonprofit Leaders
Next week I’m giving a talk called, “The Future of Fundraising: Top Trends Impacting Nonprofit Leaders Today and Tomorrow” at the NAYDO conference (North American YMCA Development Officers). (Let me know if you’ll be there in the post comments below -- I’d love to say hello.) In preparing for the talk, I’ve been thinking a lot about what … [Read more...]
Carrots and Sticks: Motivating Fundraisers to Take Action
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, success hinges on the ability of fundraisers to take proactive steps -- pick up the phone, send that email, schedule that meeting, and ask for a gift. But what truly motivates a fundraiser to act? Is it the promise of rewards or the pressure of consequences? Or simply an intrinsic value? (And is … [Read more...]
The Power of Embracing Change in Fundraising, Nonprofit Leadership, and Life
In nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and even in everyday life, the one constant is change. Whether you’re thinking about a bigger role at your nonprofit, transitioning to a different organization, or simply reflecting on your growth, knowing when it’s time to move up or move on is important for personal and professional wellbeing. I'd … [Read more...]
Language and Tone Matter — in Nonprofit Leadership and in Life
Have you ever thought about how language and tone influence the outcomes you achieve in life and in leadership? Words are more than just a means of communication. They are tools that can inspire, persuade, and build trust -- or they can alienate, offend, and create barriers. In both nonprofit leadership and everyday life, the way we use … [Read more...]
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