Ever wish you could just hit “reset” on a hectic day? Or on a season of your work that feels heavy, cluttered, and out of focus?
Here’s the truth: your team feels that, too. And sometimes, the best leadership move you can make is to pause, step back, and help everyone realign around what truly matters.
Topics: Leadership, Communications, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Annual Campaign, Nonprofit Leadership, Strategy, Communication, Career Growth, Development
TRUST. Such a heavy word! You know it when you feel it and you also are very aware when it is not present with someone or in a certain situation. I bet just reading that caused you to tense up and maybe even sweat.
Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, What We're Reading, trust
I’m nominating Alice S. for “Fundraiser of the Year.”
While that award may not exist exactly, this spunky, driven young lady has much to teach even the most seasoned development professionals.
Topics: Fundraising, How To Ask, Art Of The Ask, Asking, Inspiration, Relationship Building, Communication, Making The Ask, Donor
Topics: Fundraising, Year-End Giving, Year-End
I’m nominating Alice S. for “Fundraiser of the Year.”
Topics: Success Stories, Donation, How To Ask, Art Of The Ask, Professional Development, Goals, Making The Ask
For years I coached my non-profit employees and volunteers about how to improve their success in securing gifts for non-profits. And for years, I lifted up the benefits of face-to-face interactions and downplayed direct response as an acceptable means of solicitation.
Topics: Development, Nonprofit, Direct Mail, direct response
When you consider all the things you have no control over right now, it can be overwhelming. However, there is one thing you can control. People need authentic, caring connections with others now, maybe more than ever. And you, as a non-profit leader, can role model how to display that warmth and concern over the next couple of weeks.
Topics: Donor Engagement, Donor Relations, Relationship Building
Those who know me, know I am always on the hunt for a good book. Recently, I had a chance to read a particularly great book: Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead.
Topics: Leadership, Book Club, Big L Leadership
Do you have a friend or a colleague who is GREAT at asking questions? You know, the person who always seems to just know more about the people and circumstances in their lives than others? They don't just draw you into conversation, they help you build a stronger connection through the interaction.
Topics: Donor Relations, Cultivation, Relationships
For the past two years, DBD Group has been working with a cohort of nonprofit leaders from across the country on strategies for improving annual giving. While there are many learnings to be shared, I think the most interesting may be what we’ve learned in developed major gift relationships.
Topics: Annual Campaign, Annual, Annual Fundraising