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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

You’re not really out of toilet paper – why scarcity hurts

Lately, my mind keeps bouncing back to the idea of scarcity. We’re in the middle of a pandemic and suddenly scouring the stores for toilet paper. Something happens to a person when they start panicking about toilet paper. But it’s also something the nonprofit sector battles – or doesn’t – every day. Financial scarcity Especially […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself Tagged With: nonprofit management, self care 2 Comments

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