by Guest Contributor | Nov 8, 2023 | Donor-Centered, Increased Giving, Joy, Stewardship | Asking, Communication, Donor-Centered, Giving, Major Gift Officers, Relationships, Stewardship
When it comes to giving, don’t make decisions for donors! Bring the problem and solution to the donor. Let them decide their level of support.
by Richard Perry | Nov 6, 2023 | Communication Preferences, Non-Profit Leadership, Teamwork | Communication, Conflict, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management, Teamwork
If you want to be a successful leader, you must hire people with different communication styles, approaches, and opinions.
by Karen Kendrick | Nov 3, 2023 | Communication, Employee Management, Leaders, Non-Profit Leadership, Non-profit Management, Professional Development, Teams | Communication, Curiousity, Development Directors, Leadership, Management, Professional Development, VPs and Directors
Are you getting in the way of your team’s success? Here are some questions to ask yourself about how your mindset is impacting your team.
by Jeff Schreifels | Oct 20, 2023 | Avoidance, Communication, Conversations, Fear, Management | Accountability, Communication, Management, Personal Development
When you avoid conflict by not being honest in the short-term, it always comes back to bite you over the long-term.
by Karen Kendrick | Oct 18, 2023 | Donor Conversations, Permission-Based Asking, Year-end Planning | Asking, Communication, Permission-Based Asking, Relationships, Touch Points
In these six scenarios, permission-based asking can give you the confidence to have a meaningful conversation with your donor at year-end.
by Richard Perry | Oct 6, 2023 | Communication, Donor meetings, Meeting Preparation, Process Thinking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Focus, Leadership, Management, Meaningful Connections, Personal Development
If you’ve ever left a conversation with colleagues or donors feeling completely confused, check out our tips for highly focused communication.