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You Do Have Control

You Do Have Control

by Karen Kendrick | Dec 1, 2023 | control, gratitude, positivity | Personal Development, Self-care, Stress

Feeling burnt out or scattered during this busy season? Take control by practicing gratitude. Positive energy and outcomes will follow.

Don’t Do What I Did Recently…

Don’t Do What I Did Recently…

by Karen Kendrick | Nov 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Burnout, Personal Development, Self-care, Stress | Overworked, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-care, Stress

If you start to notice signs of anxiety or overwhelm, here’s one mindset shift that might make all the difference for you as a fundraiser.

Work-Life Balance Is Not Real!

Work-Life Balance Is Not Real!

by Karen Kendrick | Jun 7, 2023 | Personal Development, Self-care, Stress, Work Life Balance | Overworked, Personal Development, Self-care, Stress

Work-life balance is not something you either have or don’t have. It is a moving target that changes as your needs change.

How to Face Your Fears About Cold Calling a Donor

How to Face Your Fears About Cold Calling a Donor

by Karen Kendrick | Apr 7, 2023 | Cold Call, Donor Communication, Fear, Relationship Building, Risk-Taking | Communication, Donor Conversation, Professional Development, Stress

If the idea of cold calling a donor has you feeling stuck, take a moment to ask yourself these questions. You’ll be confidently moving forward in no time.

What’s the Antidote to Frustration? Persistence.

What’s the Antidote to Frustration? Persistence.

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 10, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Relations, major gifts, Results, Stewardship | Communication, Major Gift Officers, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Stewardship, Stress

When met with persistence, frustration from low donor engagement becomes nothing more than a reminder to work your plan. Results will follow.

Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels

Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels

by Karen Kendrick | Jan 16, 2023 | Performance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Time Management | Focus, Overworked, Performance, Personal Development, Professional Development, Stress

There’s a lot of talk about time management, but research shows that when you focus on your energy levels first, you’ll get more done.

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