Fundraising Leadership

If you’re the kind of person who feels overwhelmed when you start a big project, the “divide and prioritize” technique will serve you well. Silvia and Janice discuss the 7 Tips to Dividing Up Big Challenges into Smaller Parts. They ask three key questions: Which tip is easiest? Which is hardest? What can you do […]

In the leadership context, it is helpful to acknowledge that people come to work as human beings that possess and experience a FULL RANGE of emotions at work. Janice and David share their own experiences with handling difficult emotions at work and in other professional settings. They offer a technique to help leaders create space […]

The journey to the right job starts with understanding your unique values, the intangibles that represent your unique essence. Your values are the compass that points you to the place where you can be true to yourself. David and Silvia explore with Janice how her values did (and didn’t) align with her past positions. Read […]

There is an art to being in relationship with others. A conversation is like a dance between two people. In this episode, Silvia, David and Janice explore and demonstrate the power of building on the ideas of others using the powerful phrase “What I like about what you’re saying is…” Read the full list of The 7 […]

Advancement and development leaders often say that one of the most significant challenges they face is the hiring and retention of fundraising talent. In this episode, David, Janice, and Silvia talk about the character and personality qualities to look for when hiring. You can review those qualities by taking a Leadership Deep Dive Assessment.

The new year is well underway, and perhaps some of the good intentions (or resolutions) you made are feeling like a distant memory. It is a good time to pause and reflect on what you want 2018 to be like. Silvia and Janice discuss ways to work smarter in 2018 and share their own commitments. Read […]

Creating a culture of accountability on teams is easier said than done.  David and Janice talk about the three key questions that lead to clarity around commitments. And why it is so important to hold accountability without judgement. Then they offer tips to help you put this learning into practice. Accountability is a key coaching […]