Karen’s CEO Conversation When it comes to nonprofit executive self-care, CEOs can be like the cobbler’s children—focused on others’ well-being while neglecting their own. This observation inspired the discussion topic for Karen’s Next CEO Conversation, How Much of Nonprofit CEO Burnout is Self-Inflicted? And, it’s natural sub-topic: If[…]
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You know what your nonprofit does matters- you witness it daily, but do you struggle to articulate your results? Maybe you If this is you, consider this tool, The Results Cheat Sheet, as your practical solution. It’s designed to be your ally in finding clarity. Use it to[…]
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We toured the Salvation Army shelter during one of my city’s Leadership classes. Besides seeing the complex and hearing the facts, our guide shared stories of professionals—like us—who needed the shelter. Her goodbye was, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” Leaving the light on for guests is[…]
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“We’re bummed. A competitor just received a million dollars from a donor with whom they’ve had no contact. We’ve been seeking a relationship with the same donor for years and got nothing.” Perhaps you know this executive, or it’s your story. It hurts to almost receive revenue that[…]
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Transcript What if you got a phone call today from a donor, a new donor, and they said, ‘What do you need?’ And you gave your answer, and then they said, ‘Well, if you had unlimited resources, what would you do?’ After you got done picking up your[…]
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