Let’s Connect
(608) 772-6777
Marcy Heim Consulting | The Artful Asker
2679 Fahey Glen
Madison, WI 53711
Stay Inspired!
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!
The 3 C’s of Year-End Success: Connect, Care, And Celebrate!
You! Yes, You! The one who is empowering so many to take action on their INTENTION to give this year…..THANK YOU! I see you — pushing harder on a list that doesn’t seem to have enough day to make a dent in. And yet you are and keeping the spirit of generosity alive. Recognize […]
Gratitude is Contagious! Reflections from the Road
Since September 7th, my wedding anniversary, I’ve had the privilege of delivering more than 20 presentations in nine States, Mexico and Canada. Each was tailored to enthusiastically inspire generosity, promote gratitude and reframe our mindsets for JOY! I am grateful to every AFP Board member, non-profit staff member, community sponsor, sound man, caterer, […]
Howdy Partners! You can’t do this alone!
To all my fundraisers, donor relations, event manager friends out there inspiring generosity….THANK YOU! AND… Listen up! YOU CAN’T DO THIS ALONE! (especially at year-end) Start today to better engage your Board, colleagues, and others in inspiring generosity with you! Step by Step……. Think about your partners differently. “If only my board would help!” Rather […]
Don’t Be Scared! Prepare. Share. Care. Dare.
Remember when you were little, wide-eyed in fear of the monster under your bed? With a flick of the light switch, you saw it was just your stuffed animal. Whew! Next, you take a good look around. Daddy reassures you all is well. You decide to be brave and turn out the light. Now it’s […]
What would you take if you have to evacuate?
What would you take if you have to evacuate? Your “legacy” may be crystal clear for you. Or, you might look around at your home or office overflowing with “treasures” and be really clueless what you would grab if you had to be out – like NOW. For me this brings up a lot of […]
Just Show Up
Just Show Up 90 % of success in life is just showing up. It’s showing up when you are feeling great and pumped about what you are headed to do. ……It’s also showing up when you’re beat and looking for any valid reason not to go. It’s probably MORE important then. Every day your life […]
Own your Role, not the result
Ever have times when you feel you are doing everything right…and it just doesn’t work? Or you worked so hard, planned meticulously, executed flawlessly—and the results were still disappointing. In those moments, it’s natural to be frustrated and wonder, “What did I do wrong?” The answer? Probably nothing. Fact – your best-laid plans don’t always […]
Your Different Event Mindset!
Just back from a wonderful experience with AFP Central Illinois. SO Tremendous to be IN-PERSON for an entire day workshop, “Knowledge to EMPOWERED ACTION! Major Gifts Make the Difference!” I asked the group to share a challenge – and by a landslide the balancing act between building strong relationships with major donors and orchestrating successful […]
Unstoppable: I’m still standing
“I got up again, coach.” There’s an ancient Chinese proverb that says, “Fall down seven. Stand up eight.” This simple message is the recipe for a good life – a happy life – a successful life. Let me share a recent story. My cousin, Jerry, and his wife, Chris, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier […]
Focus on what you WANT – write a RAP!
Ever ask someone what they want – in life, in their work, in their spouse, for their kids —-and get a whole ear full of what they DON’T WANT? Do you find that you, too, focus on, and give voice to, what you DON’T want? “I sure hope it doesn’t rain for our event.” “I […]