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...
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...
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,...
https://www.ted.com/talks/stanley_mcchrystal Stanley McChrystal goes into depth in this enlightening Ted Talk about the value of listening and learning in leadership. He references his former position in the military as a place in which many people of different...
Whether you are working in the nonprofit organization or a private sector, communication is absolutely vital to your success. When we think of communication, especially one that deals with a high level of division of labor, you need to understand that your goals and...
