Matt Kupec originally published this post on his fundraising website. How often as fundraiser leaders have we sat in a meeting when we heard somebody say “fundraising should be easy” when discussing a particular project which is short on funds. At the same meeting,...
One of the hottest buzzwords circulating in philanthropy today is “corporate volunteerism.” At first glance, it just sounds like another attempt for businesses to better themselves in the public eye without actually affecting any real change. However, corporate...
In today’s world, networking is crucial: Whether you’re looking to expand your business’s outreach, promote a project, or find a new job, one of the best tools to have in your corner is a well-developed network full of people who either have what you need or can help...
Is your school or workplace divided into “creatives” versus practical people? Yet surely, David Kelley suggests, creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his legendary design career and his own life, he offers ways to build...
Alexa von Tobel is the founder and CEO of LearnVest.com which she has been developing and growing since 2006. LearnVest is the leading personal finance and lifestyle website that brings financial literacy to women. Since launching LearnVest, Alexa has been widely...
What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big...