The holidays are a peak time of giving for the fundraising world. I think it is important to highlight the value of a donation of any amount and the impact it has on multiple people including you the donor. A
The Ripple effect of a donation
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
Why CEO’s and CDO’s need to CHAT
Jed Barrett and Leo McGarry (for West Wing fans), Capt Kirk and Mr. Spock (for the sci-fi fans), Holmes and Watson (for literary fans). Famous duos in history. Truly great leaders supported by amazing people that brought out the best
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
This Nonsense
It goes by many names. Some call it “analysis paralysis”. I had a manager who identified it as “Dis’ non sense”. In reading this blog, a colleague said they called it their routine of Proper Professional Procrastination. Whatever its name
The Volunteer Everyone Wants
My mother was the dream volunteer. She was involved, believed in the organization, took initiative, created solutions to big challenges. She was not the volunteer to answer phones, or be a greeter, or stuff envelopes. She shared that upfront. That