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Family philanthropy helps to strengthen family leadership and governance, reinforces family identity, and allows for creating meaningful and lasting legacies. Family philanthropy planning and strategy is vital for any family […]
#182
Senior development professionals must themselves be great coaches and mentors to their staff and others for the profession to thrive in the future. Like passing down traditions and language from […]
#181
Senior development professionals know the benefits of the guidance and training they receive from a leadership coach. This support can often be provided through a strong mentor relationship as well. […]
#180
Matthew 6:21: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (NIV) If you want to know what’s important to a person, take a look at where they […]
#179
Corporations look to invest in community partners that engender a positive image. Companies want positive exposure, increased visibility, enhanced presence in the community, and an elevation of the brand of […]
#178
The best fundraisers know that self awareness is a necessary skill to succeed in the development profession. As Stephen Covey explains, “Self-awareness is our capacity to stand apart from ourselves […]
#177
In a hybrid work world, I continue to believe that relationship-building activities are more productive and beneficial when done in person.
#176
Fundraising is not like baking a cake. You can’t follow a recipe for a predictable outcome each and every time. But the outcomes can often be beautiful nonetheless. The unpredictable […]
#175
In fundraising, like in many other areas of life, quality counts and quality endures. You get what you pay for.
#174
A commitment to continuing education is necessary to stay sharp in the fundraising game. The benefit of @AFP membership and pursuing professional designations like the @CFRE are true signals of […]