In this episode, we’re joined by the mind-bending Dr. Emily Bennet, ND, CEO of Kindling who answers the question, “How can we take better personal responsibility for our own well-being in the midst of being devoted to this purpose-driven work?” We talk about our personal experiences with workplace burnout and explore the internal and external […]
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Here’s an idea that I want everyone to deeply understand: your donations are directly tied to your email list. I know you’re out here thinking your social media likes and comments are the things you should count on. I call them vanity metrics. To use a dating analogy, your social media friends and followers are
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In this episode, we’re joined by the fierce Therese Shechter, the brain behind “My So-Called Selfish Life,” who’s flipping the script on pronatalism and societal norms. From tearing apart the underpinnings of pronatalism to exposing its ties with white supremacy and racism, we’re setting the stage for an eye-opening conversation. We deep-dive into how our
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Realtalk, y’all. This is the #1 biggest problem I hear from EDs so here are my top five tips for motivating your board to take responsibility for fundraising along with a fun quiz. First tenet: clear is kind. Was your board recruited with the explicit expectation that they were charged with fundraising as a goal?
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In this insightful episode, I engage in a profound discussion with the esteemed Latanya Mapp Frett, Executive Director of Global Fund for Women, and author of ‘The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact – Driving Movements We Need Now More than Ever’. Fun fact: Latanya was my boss over 20 years ago when
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Get ready for some board management wisdom! In this episode, I sat down with the brilliant Bill Ryan, a nonprofit board governance expert 🌟 We dove into the nitty-gritty of effective board management, covering everything from board culture to fundraising and the three modes of governance. 💼💰 Key Points: 🌟 Board Culture: Boards need to
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My friend and repeat guest Darren Isom is down to speak some truth. In this fun episode, we talk about the generational and cultural shifts in the workplace as Boomers retire and millennials are taking up the mantle of leadership. We discuss the challenge of Gen X’ers being the sandwich generation, how we’re not setting
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Last week, one of my Accelerator students asked for my response to this article entitled Why I Stopped Donating To Your Organization. She asked for my thoughts and, of course, I have many. So, Nitiya Walker, this one’s for you. Let me start by saying that I agree with 80% of this article and want
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Friends, it’s been a tough week. The Supreme Court rulings strike at the very heart of the work that I and so many of you do to support equity, opportunity and justice. As if we needed more proof that white supremacy, racism and privilege are alive and well. I feel the rage and the despair.
In today’s episode, we have a special guest joining us: Robby Fowler. Together, we’ll explore the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the world of fundraising. ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI, is an AI language model that’s creating waves in the fundraising landscape. Nonprofits, listen up! Get ready to unlock the true power of ChatGPT and take
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This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.
I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.
