If you have followed my articles and read my book, then you know I enjoy the old time radio shows. I appreciate the way they teach us about storytelling. Without the benefits of TV and the sense of sight, they
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Just a Second Question
When I speak to volunteer boards and nonprofit professionals, I speak to the importance of getting a second question. What do I mean? It is simple. If someone asks for further explanation or more info when you introduce yourself and
That Time of The Year
Its that time of year again. That time when people go crazy with decorating homes. Inflatables in the yard and lights everywhere, maybe we are even able to gather for a party again. I am more focused on the time
Ambassadors Believing in their Cause
When I worked in sales, the ABC’s of sales was “Always Be Closing”. The phrase is the name of a play by David Mamet that became the movie Glengarry Glen Ross. One of the most famous lines ever quoted from
7 Ideas to Prevent Turnover
There are many reasons why nonprofits suffer high turnover when it comes to development positions. The average tenure for a fundraising position is less than 2 years. As a result, organizations and their missions suffer in multiple ways. An obvious
4 minutes & 4 Questions for post COVID
You are a nonprofit organization. You were founded as a unique solution to what someone or some group considered a problem. As a function of design, your organization has figured out how to operate on limited resources. Since the inception