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Your work matters. So do you.

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 […]

Filed Under: Caring for yourself, Nonprofits Tagged With: Fundraising, nonprofit staff, respect 3 Comments

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, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself, Fundraising Tagged With: donor relationships, introverts 2 Comments

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? […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself, Nonprofits Tagged With: covid, self care, Stress 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself Tagged With: bullying, emotional health, Nonprofit 2 Comments

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. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself, Nonprofits Tagged With: confidence, leadership, Nonprofit 1 Comment

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