Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts?

Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts?

Leaders, I know that it can feel like a tricky balancing act. How do you push for your fundraisers to make bigger asks without pressuring them into a transactional approach with donors? Let’s say you just heard that a donor gave half a million dollars to the...
Leaders, Are You Blocking Your Team?

Leaders, Are You Blocking Your Team?

It’s that time of year. For most of you, this is your biggest quarter for giving, and the pressure is on! Leaders, we know this is a stressful time for you and your team. So the question is: are you actually getting in the way of your team’s success? Let’s unpack how...
Are Your Donor Strategy Meetings a Waste of Time?

Are Your Donor Strategy Meetings a Waste of Time?

How often have you left a donor strategy meeting with your team and thought, “That was a total waste of time.” It’s an hour of everyone reporting on what they’ve done well, only sharing successes (sometimes even repeating the same ones, meeting after meeting). It...
Question of the Month: What do you really NEED to be successful as a leader?

Question of the Month: What do you really NEED to be successful as a leader?

We’ve had the privilege of working with many incredible non-profit leaders, and while they all have their unique passions, backgrounds, and skillsets, there are a few things that every great leader has in common. In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff...