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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
