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Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

Four Actions for Tackling Obstacles

Now let’s look at how YOU can jump over any Obstacles in your Path! 1. Reframe an obstacle. “Not all storms come to disrupt your life; some come to clear your path.” Paulo Coelho said this and I believe it represents some of the positives that have resulted from the challenges of our Covid experience. […]

May 21, 2024

Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

Being open to “better” even with a Gala Win

It’s the season – galas with silent auctions, live auctions paddle raises – bring your friends…and your credit cards. I had the joy of being part of the Boys and Girls Club of Newark Gala this past week. Without a doubt the venue was spectacular – a palace! The food was over-the-top amazing, and people […]

May 8, 2024

Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

MORE of the F Word

In our journey to inspire generosity, the “F word” takes on a whole new meaning. No, I’m not referring to that four-letter expletive that might slip out in moments of frustration. Instead, I’m talking about a word that’s actually evasive for us: FINISHED! In fundraising, “finished” is a concept that’s as elusive as a pot […]

April 24, 2024

Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

But I am a unique snowflake…..

I’m just home from the vibrant energy of Toronto and AFP ICON! I hope wherever you were you caught a glimpse of the eclipse. Despite the clouds, the experience of witnessing total darkness and then the return of light just outside the Toronto Convention Center created a powerful shared memory! My session, “No-Nonsense Must-Haves […]

April 10, 2024

Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

Major gift Coach? Do YOU Deserve One?

Securing major gifts can be daunting and filled with uncertainty. Far easier to create transactional messaging and chase hits, likes and record the “data.” It’s far more tangible. Real relationships are wonderful, but messy. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or a member of a nonprofit board, the task of inspiring larger gifts and cultivating […]

March 27, 2024

Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

Hear Ye Lads and Lassies!

St. Patrick’s Day is drawing near! YOU are SO LUCKY! Well…you could at least TRY green beer! “Marcy and the Highlights” band will be SIX-PIECE strong – all sons home – performing at the VFW – Shake your Shamrock! Drinking green beer (and helping veterans!) Beyond the shamrocks and green beads – […]

March 13, 2024

Coaching, Major Gifts, Mindset, Nonprofit Fundraising

2024 Time To TRANSFORM – Here’s how.

Tomorrow is your time to LEAP! Every four years. Thinking back to four years back…February 2020. Yikes. Still feeling 2020? Wherever you are in your journey forward from 2020, LEAP tomorrow to TRANSFORM in 2024! Whatever you’ve been down or frustrated about that has changed, is still a challenge, or is still hard…examine that thinking […]

February 28, 2024