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Creating A Thoughtful Workspace
Your physical and digital environment shapes your work. Simple adjustments can improve focus, reduce stress, and support better fundraising.
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Backing Up Your Donors on Paper or an Offline Drive
I’ll admit it. I’m a tech geek. But I still believe in backing up your donor information on good old-fashioned…
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What About Your Authentic Self? Does It Belong At Work?
The tension between professional expectations and personal identity is real. Here’s how to navigate it thoughtfully.
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The Myth of Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self to Work
“Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But…
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Segmentation: It’s Not Too Late, But Almost
If you haven’t segmented your year-end appeals yet, there’s still time—but just barely. Here’s a quick-start guide.
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Above and Beyond Social Service
Fundraising in social service organizations carries unique challenges—and opportunities. Thoughts on navigating both.
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Navigating Hard Questions: Brené Brown
For those who see themselves as leaders, this new videoblog from Bené Brown and The New York Times is essential
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How Everyday Interactions Shape Your Future | Mesmin Destin | TED
A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone’s…
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Buddy, Can You Spare a Stamp?
Direct mail isn’t dead—but it’s changing. Thoughts on when and how physical mail still makes sense in a digital world.
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