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 […]
You can create your off-season! What? Let me share a story. Last year I earned my Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) credential! Wohoo! Turns out the National Speakers Association hosts a conference JUST for CSP’s to gather and grow. One of our session leaders was Walter Bond – a former NBA professional basketball player. Now he’s […]
Today is your DAY! Is today just a place between stressing over what didn’t get done yesterday and what’s on the list for tomorrow? Is today what you pass through getting to “someday” when you will “arrive?” When the time will be right? When your ship will come in? When you can finally get some […]
Ever feel, “Wowza! How will I get it all done?” You are making time to be grateful to the people who have supported you in the past. You are reaching out to connect with, and serve, as many people as possible to help them accomplish their year-end giving goals. And you have a slew of […]
Giving thanks to YOU on Thanksgiving. Grateful for the good YOU unleash in the world! I am thankful for …Unending ways to continue to learn – if your not growing your dying – and I’m a-growing! …My family… and you – the joy you bring to me, and to the world, and the gift I […]
Boo! Happy Halloween! November is here! Whoopee! November 1st can be really scary if your giving numbers or metrics are not where they “should” be. Are you reaching for the excuses? Too many competing drives in the community…not enough staff….need more people in the pipeline…the new tax laws. Let’s stop the blame game and […]
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