There’s a popular saying: progress, not perfection. While you may want things to be perfect (I certainly do), there comes a point when the pursuit of perfection starts holding you back instead of moving you forward. So the real question becomes: How do you know when it’s time to leap, launch, or jump? The Illusion of the “Right” … Continue Reading
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Permission to Enjoy Your Life While Doing Meaningful Work
Do you struggle to have a meaningful life while doing meaningful work? If so, consider this post as permission, and an invitation, to enjoy your life. You can be deeply engaged in meaningful work and still have a life. Those two things are not mutually exclusive, although it often feels like they are in the nonprofit sector. If you feel your … Continue Reading

Resilience in Fundraising: How to Turn “No” Into Life-Long Success
As a fundraiser and nonprofit leader, you hear “no” a lot. And it takes resilience to pick yourself up and face the next day -- or the next donor. I’ve long believed that major gift fundraisers should hear “no” about 25% of the time. I'll explain why. Aim for Hearing "No" About 25% of the Time If you receive a “yes” 100% of the time, you’re … Continue Reading
