How to Approach Fundraising Like an Artist
If you’re trying to make something happen and it just won’t, try to approach fundraising as an artist would when they’re blocked.
If you’re trying to make something happen and it just won’t, try to approach fundraising as an artist would when they’re blocked.
No matter how good you are at the art of fundraising, you won’t be successful if you don’t also apply the science of fundraising.
In a donor meeting, your role is two-fold: you are their partner, and you are also a facilitator to keep the meeting on-track.
Start a conversation with your internal partners to build trust within your organization and find more opportunities for collaboration.
Before you approach a sensitive topic with a colleague, follow this checklist to prepare for an honest and courageous conversation.
To have courageous conversations, you must tune into your body and manage your own reactions as you work toward a collaborative solution.
Leaders with emotional intelligence are better equipped to manage their own feelings as well as the needs of others on their team.
When you learn to identify your emotions and build emotional awareness, you’ll grow your intuition and confidence in maneuvering life.
If you think kindness must be without boundaries or limits, that’s not being kind to yourself, to your organization, or to your colleagues.
Now that the books are closed on 2021, here are 10 ways you can creatively and meaningfully connect with your major donors.