How do you cultivate courage...specifically the courage to try new things, like training our boards to raise more money? Our colleague Beth Raps, who was kind enough to review an early draft of our book, recently asked us that question. Like Fundraisers, Trainers Need Courage If you listed the attributes of successful fundraisers, … [Read more...]
Help Your Board Members Become Comfortable Raising Money: A 3-Part Plan
Does the idea of looking like a fool make you happy? Do you enjoy trying out new skills for the first time in front of people you want to impress? I bet you answered these questions with a resounding “NO!” Your Board Members Want to Be Successful Most people want to be successful! They want to be competent and effective. … [Read more...]
To Become a Great Board Trainer, Stop Talking So Much
I’ve been in the fundraising business for more than 30 years, so I know a good bit about raising money. And it’s easy to think that I’ve got important stuff to say. But it turns out that when I’m training, though people come because they think I have something to tell them, what they really want is a chance to apply what they already … [Read more...]