You have just been hired as the new vice president for development at the state’s leading public university. You have earned this job from a national search with hundreds over very qualified candidates because of your expertise, experience and success. You have...
Non-Positional Leadership refers to any leadership initiative taken outside of any traditional leadership role (such as boss, manager, etc.). Have you ever taken responsibility of a situation when you weren’t technically named the leader? You could have taken a...
As people realize there is more to being a leader than simply having delegation skills and strong hunches, the focus shifts towards an individual’s ability to relate and interact with those they are supposedly leading. Emotional intelligence is a key component to...
We all strive to have a “best-in class” fundraising operation at the organizations we represent. We want to raise the most money, be the most efficient, provide the greatest return on investment, make the biggest impact and give our volunteers something to brag...
Leaders must find balance! It seems like I have been leading my entire life! I was promoted into a leadership position at age 24 at a major institution and I have been leading ever since. I have led the fundraising operations at major organizations such as the...
In today’s job market, applicants face fierce competition for jobs and they must go above and beyond the traditional measures in order to be a legitimate candidate. It is more important now than ever that individuals are able to exercise leadership abilities even when...
