Years ago, I was hired to lead an all-staff fundraising workshop for a mid-sized nonprofit. When I walked into the training room, about a dozen people were waiting for me: arms crossed, eyes down, sideways smirks. This was a “mandatory training opportunity” for program staff. None of them had the words “fundraising” or “development” … [Read more...]
You Don’t Need Trainer Machismo to be a Great Fundraising Trainer
I spend a lot of time on the road, leading workshops. I often work alone -- it’s a one-person business. But over the years I’ve built a pretty diverse network of professional peers: trainers, consultants, facilitators, and practitioners of “nonprofit therapy.” This network has been crucial to my success, self-confidence, stamina, … [Read more...]
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