“If ONLY my Board would help!” Can’t tell you how many times I have heard that. During my recent trip to Nottingham, UK, I had the pure joy of sharing time with the remarkable Board Members and CEO’s of the YMCA’s throughout England and Wales. Their mission is bold, their commitment is deep, and—like so […]
Thankful for YOU – Before and Beyond the Box “Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.” Seems reasonable. Greetings from the UK! After a full and fabulous week teaching in Nottingham, I’m in London now and still buzzing with gratitude. Craig Berens, in the photo, CEO […]
Do You Want More Success? Do This ONE Thing. This is the most generous time of year. But honestly? This is impactful ANY time of year. Whether you’re writing a letter, an email, a text, a voice message — or better yet, making a personal visit — one simple change can transform your relationships and […]
Hey YOU! Get BUSY! What? You’re thinking, “Marcy, do you have any idea how crazy my days are?” After a full day, you still have a ton on the list you didn’t even start. What to do? Take baby steps. Sure, the obvious reason is you get some stuff done. But you don’t take baby […]
“All ___ Are ___ — What Are YOUR Global Beliefs?” We all have them — those global beliefs. “All vegetarians are just being anti-meat and farmer.” “All Catholics are opposed to women leading.” “All teenagers are glued to their phones.” “All this AI stuff is cheating.” Now I’m not saying these are MY belief but […]
At some point in your life, you may have had someone suggest you read something—or listen to something – and it REALLY made a difference for you. For me, I was 17 – just starting college at UW Madison and it was SO BIG and SO DIFFERENT and SO EXCITING and SO SCARY. And it […]
Marcy’s More Major Gift Habits You Need Every day you already live by habits. Some are intentional, like your morning coffee or your workout routine. Others happen almost without thinking—scrolling through your phone, feeding the cats, or wrangling little ones. But here’s the question: What if you could build habits that directly grew your […]
It can all be good… and still seem like too much. Life moving too fast, to-do lists multiplying, kids growing up in the blink of an eye, and even with AI helping here and there, you’re still sorting it all out. Life happens – but is it happening TO you, or FOR you? Yep, here […]
You’ve heard me say it countless times… “Invest in JOY!” For me, it’s both a trademark and a song. Why? Because you will experience unprecedented fundraising success when your goal is to help your givers invest in the gift that brings them JOY! They deserve to enjoy the giving. And here’s the beautiful part: when […]
You’ve been told the number you need to raise. Somewhere between, “well, ok…” and “YIKES!” you may wonder: “Do I even have the givers to meet this?” Often, that number came from a budget shortfall—not from assessing whether people are ready to joyfully give. Create a Plan / Focus on Action Here’s the truth: You […]
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