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Sometimes we can look back and easily identify a Sliding Doors moment. Other times, influence is more subtle. As I celebrate a career milestone this month, I reflect on those you-never-know moments. #newblogpost #careerchange #youneverknow #donorcommunications #mentors #nonprofits #slidingdoors

More lessons from Aaron Maybin at the Thread Community Summit: "Your truth isn't necessarily my truth. And my truth isn't necessarily yours. So for you to live completely in your truth, that means you refuse to see the world with my eyes." What is truth for you? Check out the full conversation between Aaron and Jason Newton on our YouTube! https://lnkd.in/eTiqsKYN #Quote #QuoteOfTheDay #Truth #HardConversations #CommunityBuilding #DEI #Nonprofit #Baltimore #Leadership #NewSocialFabric #WovenStrong

Setting The Tone For Non-Profit Organization Leadership First and foremost one of the best ways to have a plan that effectively communicates the vision, defines the Purpose, models the core values, and sets in motion, the all-inclusive objectives. In addition, the tone should essentially build a foundation of Trust, integrity, and credibility. It also has to be consistent with its audience, which serves to inspire new partnerships and boost community support.

FIVE years of fun - congrats to Kevin Kaveney & the entire team! #NMColoradoSprings #colorado #greatplacetowork #thankyou #community #knowledge #consistency #financialstrategy #financialplanning #investments #legacy #topadvisors #wealthmorethanmoney

I got to witness something truley remarkable yesterday. Here are some Lessons we all should cherish from a first time fundraiser. I spent the afternoon consulting with a guy who has never raised fund’s before and now needs to raise 7 figures for a 3 year project in 120 days! I think he is going to crush it!! Here is what I saw in him that we can all learn from: 1. Joy and wonder at the relationships they have been able to form. Viewing each a true gift. 2. Humility and awe that they are in the position to invite givers into a story that will transform lives. 3. A healthy sense of trepidation because they know the sheer amount of things they don’t know! 4. A deep sense of identity—knowing the response from potential donors is not a reflection on them. Their job is to focus on what they can control: build relationships, ask questions, invite into story. The rest is out of their control, knowing a givers response is for the giver to control. Nonprofit Leaders—we can learn a lot from this newbie!!

🙏🏾Forever Grateful Consulting extends thanks in the spirit of Psalms 107:1 (KJV): "O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." Reflecting on this enduring mercy, we express gratitude for our team, clients, and the divine guidance guiding our path. May this Thanksgiving season be a time of reflection and appreciation. 🙌🏾❤️ #ForeverGratefulThankfulBlessed #ThanksgivingReflections #mercy #GodsPlan #Graditude #nonprofitleadership , #nonprofitmanagement , #strategicplanning , #strategicgrowth , #businessgrowthstrategy Forever Grateful Consulting

Nominate your hero to receive a donated Lennox gas furnace through the Lennox Feel The Love program. 💓 Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/egGZ9iU What Makes A Good Nominee? Feel The Love nominees all have one thing in common: they always put others first. But sometimes, these individuals need a little help making sure their own needs are being met. Many of our nominees simply don’t have the means to make their homes more comfortable on their own. That’s where nominations from community members like you come in. While unsung heroes come from all walks of life, some examples of past nominees we’ve honored include community figures such as teachers, firefighters, and volunteers; families facing hard times; veterans; senior citizens living in older homes; and people impacted by natural disasters. In short, anyone who serves others is a good candidate for a Feel the Love nomination. If you know someone in your community who deserves recognition, nominating them to receive a new heating or cooling system is a heartfelt way to show your appreciation. For more help identifying heroes in your hometown, consider partnering with a local nonprofit organization.

A pure bred golden retriever behaves differently than a golden doodle. But they are both retrievers and can have a lot of overlap. A Bernese Mountain Dog is an entirely different thing all together. Throw a ball for my three dogs and Dakota, my Berner, will lose interest quickly. She prefers to lay in the shade than chase a ball. That's because she's a big dog with a very heavy coat! Knowing the difference between these dogs and their innate tendencies helps me understand how to best interact with them and meet their felt needs. Donor are similar. A hard-driving CEO is going to want bullet points, brevity and results all delivered in a 30 minute meeting. A retired octogenarian, may want 2-3 hours of your time, along with an update on how your kids are. A donor who is engaged deeply with politics that relate to your cause may want a deep dive how your organization is engaged with the relevant issues of the day. Take the wrong approach with the wrong donor and you are going to have an unhappy person! No two donors are the same, just like no two dogs are the same. An important part of #Majorgiftmastery is being a student of your donors in order to understand what their felt needs and innate tendencies are. This is going to allow you to give them a superior giving experience with your organization and encourage continued giving! #nonprofit #fundraising #leadership #majorgifts

Would you like to convert more of your nonprofit’s volunteers into donors? Barbara Fitzgerald, Vice President of Development at Hillcrest Transitional Housing (and a proud alumna of our very first Frame Up for Funding cohort) has some powerful suggestions on how to do just that! We invite you to watch this video as Barb shares valuable insights on converting volunteers into donors, highlighting proven strategies and success stories from her own experience! #kblimpactpartners #frameupforfunding #volunteers #donors #philanthropy