Fostering an Abundant Mindset As we begin a new year — and a new decade — it’s as important a time as ever to evaluate our current mindset. Because fundraising depends on relationships, it is essential that we are aware of ourselves. Over the years, I’ve found the more I understand about myself, the more I can show up across …
Identify Your Arc As a fundraiser, one of the keys to not just surviving — but thriving — each year is to identify an arc to your year’s activity. Once you recognize general patterns in your fundraising activity, you can begin to layer in critical, seasonal rituals (or checkpoints) for assessment, goal-setting, planning, and reflection. Without these checkpoints, chances are …
Those of us in fundraising know the potentially devastating impact of investing our valuable time in activity that doesn’t yield the desired results. We find ourselves second-guessing decisions and wondering: Why did I take this meeting? Why did we host the dinner party? Why did I attend that networking function? Focusing on Activity It’s easy to correlate the volume of …
This time of year is ideal for reflection and grounding, and for setting intentions for the year ahead. Finding Clarity Much of the work around intention-setting is about getting clear on what really matters to you. When we set personal and professional goals that miss the mark, are unrealistic, or are not aligned with our authentic purpose, we struggle to follow …
Happy Fall! I hope you had a rejuvenating summer and were able to pull back a bit from the hectic day to day to reconnect with what feels true, authentic, and purposeful for you. SETTING YOUR TEAM UP FOR SUCCESS Fall is the most critical time of year for raising money, and — perhaps even more importantly — sets …
I was recently a guest on the “The Savvy Spirit” podcast hosted by Sharon Mor. While it was my first experience podcasting, it was a wonderful opportunity to discuss my work helping non-profit pros maximize their fundraising mindset and raise dollars to make an important impact. Take a listen here and be sure to check out some of Sharon’s other guests which include …
Ah, it’s spring … the time of new growth! I know it feels early to think about next year’s fundraising goals and targets, especially when you’ve got another couple months before this fiscal year ends (and many more dollars to raise before you sleep…). You might be thinking: Who has time to step back and plan for next year?!? I’ll take care of …
For many fundraising professionals, January represents a calm after the hectic autumn months where events, annual appeals, grant deadlines, and year-end giving can overtake you and your teams. October through December can feel like a tidal wave of activity. Sound familiar? While January may not feel calm, it is the perfect time to reground and refocus on what it’s going to take to achieve …
