Living an intentional life -- a life grounded in purpose, meaning, and direction -- is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Intentional lives don’t happen by accident. They’re created through reflection, choice, and commitment. And because you’re reading this blog, I’m guessing (yes, I know what they say about assumptions) that … [Read more...]
The Nonprofit Leadership Time Warp Challenge
A few weeks ago, I asked nonprofit leaders about their biggest challenge. The overwhelming response? A lack of time. It’s no surprise. Time is the one thing every leader wishes they could stretch just a little further. Yet, time works in funny ways. Sometimes it flies, and other times it drags on painfully slowly. When 60 Seconds Feels … [Read more...]
6 Time-Saving Tips for Overworked Nonprofit Leaders
If you’re like most nonprofit leaders I know, you’ve probably thought, “I don’t have enough time” more than once this week. If so, you’re not alone. Time is the one resource we can’t get more of, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. The truth is, you’ll always have more to do than you can possibly get done. Not only that, but most people waste a … [Read more...]
Women Leaders and Fundraisers: Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising
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...]
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...]
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...]
10 Ways for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders to Beat Writer’s Block
Fundraisers and nonprofit leaders write a lot. Whether you're thanking donors, emailing board members, sharing an impact story, developing a case for support, or sending out a program update, the pressure to write clearly and with heart can feel like a full-time job. The writing can be formal or informal. In an email, on your website, by … [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...]
10 Questions to Help You Set Goals (and Keep Them!)
Have you made New Year’s resolutions? And failed to keep them? It's ok... we all have. And if you've done that too many times, you may not be inclined to make new goals this year -- but I urge you to reconsider. Goal-Setting Should Be Motivating and Exciting Setting goals doesn’t have to be a disappointing or a self-shaming … [Read more...]
Fundraising Habits: Can You Really Create New Habits?
According to Mirriam-Webster, a habit is: a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior. Good Habits vs. Bad Habits vs. New Habits I like to think about habits as something a person does regularly without thinking about it. For example, brushing your teeth. Another habit many people have is biting their nails. There are good habits … [Read more...]
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