by John Haydon | Feb 14, 2017 | Guest Posts, Personal Leadership
The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors.The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence,...
by Meghan Godorov | Aug 17, 2016 | Personal Leadership
As a trained salary negotiation facilitator, I’ve presented facts, resources and strategies to many individuals across the globe to help them enter into and walking away successfully from negotiation conversations. Today, I want to provide a tool specifically for...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 26, 2016 | Fundraising Secrets, Personal Leadership
Or how to answer the question "What do you do with your time?"In the last couple weeks, I've found myself sharing a tool with each of my private coaching clients. So I thought I'd share it with you too!As a fundraiser, I know that I'm raising money most effectively...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 12, 2016 | Fundraising Secrets, Personal Leadership
I find it so easy to keep looking for the new thing, pressing toward the next deadline, looking for the next big "win," that I tend to forget routine maintenance systems. But just like our cars need routine maintenance or they'll fall apart, so do our fundraising...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 19, 2015 | Board Members, Personal Leadership
We've been inspired to launch a nonprofit leadership survey. Last month's post on fundraising problems being leadership problems really hit a nerve.And it's no wonder.Charities are getting hit hard from outside pressures but based on my experience with the coaching...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 20, 2015 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Personal Leadership
A couple weeks ago, I shared a story with nonprofit executive directors who get my Fundraising Kick coaching emails. It's important enough that I want to share it with you too.In September, I was privileged to keynote for the Utah Nonprofits Association. My talk was...
