His face was bright red. He looked down at me, practically spitting his anger. Next to him stood the organization’s development director, silent but glowering. My sin? I ran the box office of a large regional theater, and it was opening night. My (somewhat impossible) task was to both ensure every seat in the house […]
Fundraising for introverts – how you can build genuine relationships
Are you an introvert? I finished the second interview of the day. I’d been gathering information to create appeals or other communications for clients. The people I spoke with were interesting and kind. I enjoyed speaking with them. And yet, I was worn out. If you understand what I mean, hello, introvert. A personality difference, […]
Are you Covid stressed?
Am I losing it or am I Covid stressed? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, as I fight to remember simple things and stumble over my words. Am I Covid stressed – or something worse? After reading a few articles, Dr. Google says stress. And I bet you’re feeling it, too. But why? […]
How to handle a bully
Lately, we’ve seen a rash of stories about the problem of bullying in nonprofit organizations. Yes, these organizations meant to make the world a better place can be the place where people are made to feel awful. We’re not at all exempt. Sometimes, I think we might be more at risk. During a Twitter conversation […]
How to feel more confident
Confidence. About a year ago, I saved an article. Just tucked it away in a file. Written by Margie Warrell, the article is titled: The Confidence Gap: Six Ways Women Can Dismantle The Hurdles In Their Own Heads. Though her focus is on women, this may be a topic you have considered whatever your gender. […]
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