Funny isn’t it? We crave proof that we are succeeding or can be successful. Numbers. Data. Somehow if we have the data then we feel more confident – confident it will work…or it won’t work! But let’s get real here, folks. Data only works if YOU do. Let me give you a few examples… […]
Medal On. Declare your fundraising success. But first – be sure your givers are marching along on their relationships actions plans (RAPsâ„¢) and you are looking forward to a banner fundraising year! Yes? Tremendous! Glad to hear it! I sincerely believe in how you want to show up in this world. Do you? Sheree Allison, […]
You are passionate about what you do. I SO get that. It’s why you stay up past midnight the night before an event tying ribbons on table favors. It was a great idea and you must pull it off! It’s why, as VP of Advancement over a sprawling staff of hundreds, you spend your days […]
WIIFM – What’s In It For Me. You may be seeing this acronym for the first time. But many folks believe this question drives almost every decision made from the moment we wake up andinstinctively check our phones to when we finally switch off at bedtime. They believe WIIFM is the subconscious mantra guiding our […]
Are you fun to be with? Do you leave your donors excited and uplifted…or deflated and glad THAT’S over? Remember..every time you interact with another person you have an opportunity to leave them in a different place. It’s NOT about you, your day, your problems, your opinions or your crap. What a gift to be […]
Hope this finds you feeling like spring is approaching. Here in Wisconsin we seem to be past the deep freeze! Wohoo! And I got the Christmas tree down. Wohoo! As I work with clients and interview major donors as part of campaign-readiness studies, the sadness and heaviness around staff coming and going is very real. We […]
Don’t like the fruit? Look at the roots. Are you and your board disappointed with your results? Are you struggling to get together on a plan for growth? Not sure what you can raise? Wish you had more time with your family? Wish the Board was more ‘on board’? Weren’t working evenings? Down to that […]
Roses are Red Violets are Blue YOU are a gift! I appreciate YOU! May your Valentine’s Day be filled with love, your favorite chocolate and flowers. There is still time to shine and share your love and appreciation with YOUR special family, givers and friends. Create your own Roses are Red verse. Email it, […]
You are in an honorable and noble profession and your work is SO important. It’s challenging and rewarding. Fine-tuning your own restoration is as important as continually learning new skills. For me, there’s nothing like the ocean to restore a full tank of optimism and energy! And, there is nothing more powerful than storytelling. So […]
It’s a new year. Regardless of what happened last year or yesterday, you have a new day today. Confident people trust in their ability to navigate. No matter the obstacles, they believe they will make it to their destination. That conviction attracts others because it makes them feel more confident in themselves. Real confidence takes […]
(608) 772-6777
Marcy Heim Consulting | The Artful Asker
2679 Fahey Glen
Madison, WI 53711
SIGN UP to receive Marcy’s bimonthly ezine filled with tips and inspiration to help you and your organization.
AND receive a free chapter from Marcy’s book, Empower Your Board to Serve as Effective Development Ambassadors!