How to Keep Sane when your Leaders Miss the Mark
Every bad leader is also a teacher, showing us the leader we refuse to become.
When Leadership Misses the Mark
Sadly, not every non-profit leader leaves a legacy of growth, trust, and mission-centered success. Here’s what we’ve seen.
Don’t Just Serve Bacon: Creating Stories of Impact that Actually Inspire
Next time you create a story of impact, try to include something for donors of each of these four types...
No Need to Reinvent the Wheel: Using Ask Letters for Stewardship
Here’s a simple, efficient way to make a meaningful connection with donors without creating additional work.
GivingTuesday Isn’t a Mid or Major Donor Strategy (And That’s Okay)
When you lead with what donors value, and how their gift solves a real problem, GivingTuesday becomes a helpful tactic, not your strategy.
Midlevel Metrics: Four S’s – and one of them is not “sucks”
If you work in midlevel fundraising, I bet your first guess was “sucks.” Because let’s be honest, when midlevel programs are under-supported or mismanaged, they can feel exactly like that.
But here’s the truth. Midlevel fundraising doesn’t have to suck, in fact, it can be one of the most rewarding and high-impact roles in your organization if it’s managed well, and your leadership is tracking the right metrics.
Why Does Fundraising Feel So Hard?
Why does fundraising feel so hard? It’s rarely a motivation problem, it’s usually broken systems, unclear roles, and lost donor connection. Learn how to fix what’s really holding your nonprofit back.
The Four Buckets of a New Work Experience
Starting in a new fundraising role is always a challenge. As I’ve worked with new gift officers, the common refrain is, “I just want to get in there and get talk to donors.” Fundraisers typically love social interaction and raising money, so I understand. At the same time, I have long coached these types of folks to slow down for just a step. I usually try to talk to them about what I’ve come to call the Four Buckets.