A note from the author – remember, your results may vary.
A note from the author – remember, your results may vary.
Topics: Leadership, Campaign Leadership
If you’re part of an established nonprofit, faith-based organization, or school, you’re very familiar with fundraising goals. If you’re part of the leadership of such an organization, you may have even been part of setting those goals.
Topics: Leadership, Annual Campaign, Goal Setting, Goals
This summer, the Donor By Design Team is considering new ways grow relationships with our donors, supporters and volunteers… moving beyond the thank you note to a deeper connection. Today’s topic: what might you learn from someone younger than you?
Topics: Leadership, Mentoring, Professional Development
Over the years I’ve had the great joy of working with hundreds of non-profit CEOs/Executive Directors (EDs) and development staff. A few years ago, a young executive director called me. He was frustrated and worried that he wasn’t doing his job. Why? He wasn’t bringing in enough big checks.
Topics: Leadership, Donor Cultivation, Fundraising
Recently while reading through the local business news, I noticed the profile of a local agency leader. One of the things this leader said that stuck out to me was “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It was the first time I had heard this phrase, but I now know it has been around in for a while and is credited to Peter Drucker.
Topics: Leadership, Culture, Strategy
This month, the Donor By Design Group is challenging you to take action, moving from resolutions to results. Today’s post is the final one of the series, reminding us that the only thing we need to do is the next step.
Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Management
This month, the Donor By Design Group is challenging you to take action, moving from resolutions to results. Today’s topic? Going small to go big.
Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Development, Nonprofit Management
As we come to the end of 2016, we’re taking a look back at the posts that inspired the most conversations on the blog and with our clients. Today’s topic? Leadership.
Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Leadership, Board Development, Volunteer Management, Board Management, Best Of
During this holiday season, I wanted to share an inspiring story that speaks to the heart of leadership.
Topics: Leadership
During an election season we are constantly reminded of leadership transitions. Many of our clients are preparing for their own leadership transitions. Long-serving CEOs and CDOs are now retiring and welcoming the next wave of leadership to move their organizations boldly forward.
Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Leadership Transition