Are you a perfectionist? I’m going to make a wild guess: you care a lot about your work. If not your organization, then about the mission. We wouldn’t be doing this work if we didn’t care. A lot. That leads me to another guess: you tend toward perfectionism. About 30% of people are perfectionists. That […]
Confidence: how to find what you need
Another morning. I sit at my desk, determined to get some good work done. But I’m certain I’ll miss the mark, somehow. I keep this quote from my friend and super-marketing speaker and strategist David Newman on my desk, hoping a daily reminder will sink in. It’s not that I don’t agree with him. I do. I […]
Beyond salary – ideas for keeping employees happy
Why do some organizations manage to hang on to good people? A month ago, I wrote about a topic raised by colleagues at a small gathering, finding a good development director. My colleagues reported this problem as one of the most pressing for their clients. At the meeting, I spoke up, passionately, and explained why […]
Being grateful makes you and your donors happier
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. […]
We are needed
My usual post went out yesterday. If you’re looking for help writing an appeal, you can find it here. But after last night, I had to write to you again. First, to recommend Vu’s post from last night: Disbelief, disappointment, and fear, and why our work is more important than ever. As always, Vu’s is the […]