Did you know that women are less likely to sit at the head of the table than their male peers/counterparts? Many women still sit in the back of the room or off to the side, even when they hold positions of power. Just the other day, I sat in a room with a female Executive Director who sat in the middle of the table, leaving the power seat … [Read more...]
Women in Fundraising: 3 Keys to be More Successful
The vast majority of professional fundraisers are women (70-80% by most counts), and yet a majority of these women would not consider themselves “power askers.” On the contrary, many would describe their asking skills as weak, timid or even passive. In the age of #MeToo, it’s time for women fundraisers to stand up and take charge. We need … [Read more...]