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Organizational Leadership
Insights related to nonprofit leadership, management, culture, and organizational decision-making.
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Introducing H. Aldervan Daly & Associates
A new home for The Thoughtful Approach, and a fundraising practice built around it.
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As We Prepare for Fall Work Schedules
I was reminded of this TED Talk video I posted in 2024. I think the sentiment is even truer now.…
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Quiet Quitting: It’s only gotten worse
Has the virtual work space made this even more prelvent? As a manager how do you know if your team…
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When Your Board Will Not Stand Behind Its Own Number
I want to make the case for the half of that sentence almost nobody makes. Directors are stewards of the…
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Reclaiming Connection: Fundraisers as Helping Professionals
Published in AFP’s Advancing Philanthropy, this piece explores how fundraisers can reclaim their identity as helping professionals rather than salespeople.
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When Your Board Simply Cannot Say No
One program officer at a rather large local foundation hinted that the board composition might be a problem for the…
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Is Doing It All When Short-Staffed Really a Good Thing?
The heroic narrative of the overworked fundraiser helps no one—especially not the mission we’re trying to serve.
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How Do Fundraisers Avoid Burnout and Trauma?
Exploring practical strategies for fundraisers to maintain their wellbeing while doing emotionally demanding work.
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Board and Founder Behaviors: A Cautionary Tale
A board has a real responsibility not only to protect an organization’s vision and mission but also to ensure the…
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