Upwards of 80% of the world’s workforce reports active disengagement in their work. Engagement means being prideful and enthusiastic about the job. And most organizations have compelling mission/purpose statements that have been carefully word-smithed. We've become really good at knowing our purpose as leaders and organizations. We plaster it on the office walls, put it … Continue reading What Every Leader Should Know About Purpose
My experience of being a woman in the charity sector
Just as we all say that homogenous trustee boards lead to homogenous senior leadership and we all agree that we must tackle the balance of gender, sexual identification, ethnicity, ability and age on the Board, then we must be careful not to take our foot off the pedal just because we found brilliant leaders who … Continue reading My experience of being a woman in the charity sector
How to Perform a Detailed Analysis of Your Social Media Competitors
Do you want better results from social media? If you’re not getting the results you want from social media, a little research and the right tool can help you refine your social media strategy. Competitor analysis lets you discover how your competitors use social media. You can see how your competitors position themselves on social … Continue reading How to Perform a Detailed Analysis of Your Social Media Competitors
Your data tells a story: Are you listening?
Do you want to grow planned giving? Do you have a shrinking annual fund? Is your fundraising campaign stalled? Graham Pelton explain how you can look at what your data is telling you. If you are willing to transform the way you fundraise, data-driven strategies will yield better decisions, improve performance, and accelerate your growth. … Continue reading Your data tells a story: Are you listening?
A seven-step approach to problem solving with your team
A colleague walks into your office and says, “We have a big problem…”, as the leader often the desire is to jump into action and get the problem solved as quickly as possible. The key to success is to step back and immediately begin a seven-step process which will help you to gain detailed understanding … Continue reading A seven-step approach to problem solving with your team
Alumni Relations Forecast 2020: Relevance Rules
The alumni relations field today is in a good place: institutions have never been so consistently strategic, outcomes-based and intentional in their approach to alumni engagement. A growing business-oriented discipline toward strategy and programming has contributed to the rise in the stature of alumni relations as a more vital and respected institutional asset. Alumni professionals … Continue reading Alumni Relations Forecast 2020: Relevance Rules
Background investigations – Don’t skip the media report
Due diligence background investigations come in all flavors. They’re generally customised according to industry, level of risk, and time constraints. There’s one component, though, that should be included in all background checks on people and companies – the media report. It’s the section of a background investigation that covers news and social media. The media … Continue reading Background investigations – Don’t skip the media report
What Donors Want When It Comes to Communication
The fine art of donor communications is a constant topic of study and analysis. But while nonprofits don’t always know what type of communications donors want, common sense would dictate that donors are looking for some kind of feedback about how their money is used. But what kind of contact do they want and how … Continue reading What Donors Want When It Comes to Communication
Lessons in leadership from Greta Thunberg
How many leaders really lead by example? How many go above and beyond to model the behaviours and values they espouse? People won’t believe or trust in someone who says one thing and then behaves in another way. And if they don’t trust you how can you lead? How can you create psychological safety if … Continue reading Lessons in leadership from Greta Thunberg
Three steps for Boosting your Fundraising Confidence
Stephanie Harvey, fundraising manager from Little Village, shares her thoughts on this year's Status of UK Fundraising 2019 Benchmark Report. One outcome is the decreased confidence in charities. Stephanie elaborates: "We have all seen the negative news with various stories being uncovered of late, and like others we were disappointed and angry about what was … Continue reading Three steps for Boosting your Fundraising Confidence
Propper Fundraising 