Fundraising Leadership

In this mini-episode, David and Margaret continue their conversation on Positive Intelligence by exploring the stickler saboteur.  The stickler believes in perfection above all else. If it’s not perfect then it must be wrong.  If you would like to learn more about Positive Intelligence and take the FREE ASSESSMENT, check out our PQ program. If you […]

In this episode, Michelle and David talk with Michael K. Sahota the founder and CEO of SHIFT314 Inc. Michael shares with us the difference between “doing and being” and how we can integrate them together in order to evolve into a better leader. Michael challenges listeners to an awareness exercise. You can read Michael’s full […]

In this mini-episode, Michelle and Janice talk about having a team agreement and why it is so important for leaders to design one. Remember to download your free  Designing Team Agreements tipsheet. If you haven’t already, please subscribe at iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, or Spotify. If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful […]

In this episode, Michelle and Margaret talk with certified Coach, inclusion expert, Healer and meditation teacher, and international speaker Barton Cutter about what defines our innate humanity. Growing up with severe Cerebral Palsy, Barton has an important perspective to share as we explore DEI and ways of listening to each other. Our challenge this week […]

In this mini-episode, Margaret and David introduce the idea of Positive Intelligence. They start by exploring an insidious saboteur that significantly affects how you live your life, THE JUDGE! This causes us to judge ourselves, others, and circumstances. Instead of judging, positive intelligence invites us to move to blameless discernment.  In upcoming episodes, Margaret and David will introduce […]

In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and Janice Cunning talk with Rowena Veylan the Founder and Lead Instructor of the New School of Fundraising. Rowena reflects on her grandmother’s experience growing up in a residential school and how that has impacted her own life and work. Her story of how The New School of Fundraising integrates […]

In this mini episode, Michelle and Janice talk about why it is so important for leaders to identify their core values. When our actions and choices flow from our values, they guide us to the right decisions.  Remember to download your free Identifying Your Core Values tipsheet to help you articulate your unique values.  If […]

We are wrapping up another year and it’s time to reflect on 2021. Join the Leadership Deep Dive team on this special year-end episode. For all of us — as, we imagine, for many of you — it was a year of transition, of a fuzzy relationship with time, of trying to move forward and […]

In this episode, David and Michelle talk with certified Leadership Coach Edwin Vega. Edwin shares his experience with coaching kids in a profoundly new way. He explains how we can use it in our daily lives to help our teams and ourselves. You can read Edwin Vega’s radical post on the Leadership Deep Dive blog […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning talks with Margaret Katz Cann about saboteurs in the non profit sector. Margaret shares some personal stories of her saboteurs and how they affected her personal and professional life.  You can read Margaret’s thought-provoking post on the Leadership Deep Dive blog here. Our challenge this week is to take the […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Amanda Day and Kimberly Hays de Muga from the Fundraising Hayday podcast. They share some secrets to successful grant writing. Amanda and Kimberly offer real-life examples of grant myths and how to navigate through them. You can read their post on the Leadership Deep […]

In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and David Langiulli talk with keynote speaker and best-selling author Peter Docker.   Peter explains the difference between taking a position and choosing a stand.  He shares some leadership skills that helped him succeed in the Royal Airforce and as a father. Peter challenges listeners to find one position they […]

In this episode,  Margaret Katz Cann and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with professional coach Lisa Hallee. Lisa talks about the “Marathon of Fundraising” and the dangerous risk of running yourself into the ground. She dives into her personal experience of the capital fundraising campaign that nearly killed her and she shares some tips and tricks […]

In this bonus episode, the Leadership Deep Dive team explore four pain points that are common in the nonprofit sector. In our work with clients, we commonly see these struggles: the squeeze between front line work and management responsibilities overwhelm from doing a lot with limited resources reluctance to have challenging conversations ambiguity and a […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Amy Mauser of Team Kat & Mouse. Amy recalls how […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Janice and David talk with Christal Cherry about what it takes to be a board member of a high-functioning nonprofit […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Tanya Rumble and Mariya Yurukova about being advocates for equity, diversity, […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, David Langiulli, and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Sharon Kitroser about her sales career and lessons she […]

In this episode, Margaret and David speak with Anne Murphy about navigating power dynamics in fundraising. Anne is the Senior Director of the Division of Business and Engineering at Oregon State University Foundation and the founder of Fundraise Without Fear. Anne walks us through several different scenarios where these power differentials were in play, including […]

In this episode, our good friend and colleague from Dartmouth, Kate Norton talks with Janice and David about trailblazing a new path inward. Kate shares how that journey led her to venture out from her “zones of competence and excellence” into her “zone of genius.” She describes how that journey can be uncomfortable at times, […]