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I cannot stress the importance of #5 enough. Take your business relationships to the next level. 1. Bring your value 2. Ask for the collaboration opportunity 3. Ask for the partnership opportunity 4. Then go out and do it bigger and better TOGETHER! Have a great day ya’ll!

Learning from Mistakes: A Pathway to Leadership 🌟 No one is immune to making mistakes, but how we respond to them defines our growth. In my latest blog post, I share valuable lessons from the mistakes I made throughout my career in the nonprofit sector. From dealing with donor rejections to navigating tough leadership decisions, these experiences taught me critical lessons that can benefit anyone in a leadership or fundraising role. Don’t miss these insights that could save you from making the same mistakes and help you steer your organization toward success! 👉 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eRgnxbDz #Leadership #Fundraising #NonprofitLeadership #GrowthMindset #LearningFromMistakes #CareerDevelopment

Part 2 of 3 of our insider #TuesdayTip series for experienced fundraisers highlights the importance of strategic funder partnerships, authentic collaboration, and visionary leadership: Part 2: 4. Leverage funder relationships for strategic insights: Engage funders in conversations about future priorities, trends in the sector, and how your organization can evolve alongside these shifts. 5. Elevate the role of authentic collaboration: As you pursue major grants, consider how you can build robust partnerships that prioritize mutual respect, transparency, and sustained impact over time. 6. Set a clear vision from the top: Highlight how your leadership is driving innovative change and growth within your organization and how your team is prepared to navigate challenges in a rapidly changing world. Funders invest in visionary leadership, so let that shine through in your proposals. Scroll our feed for part one and read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZnFJDXk #Fundraising #Nonprofits #GrantSeeking #Philanthropy

Leadership drives alignment which drives #brand. But in our findings, 80% of growth-stage nonprofits are run by a first-time CEO — many missing a #leadership team around them. So we’ve classified and named seven styles we consider productive. And one that is detrimental. Which are you? And how do you better hone your talents for the greatest impact? Read more on our blog. https://lnkd.in/dc6GwBe9

The secret to growing high-performing nonprofits starts with the leaders and the way you approach your work. Join us on 7/16 for webinar 2 in our 3-Part Leadership series "Successful Fundraising with Compelling Storytelling." https://lnkd.in/gZdmKn_i In this short video from webinar 1 in our series, Sheri Chaney Jones and Susie deVille talk about the importance of having a pioneering mindset to cultivate a high-performing #nonprofit. #fundraising

📈 What’s holding non-profit leaders back from growing healthy organisations? Ian Conolly, leader of the FiftyFour Collective, shares their surprising finding: "We did not expect 52% of leaders to select 'complexity', the next closest being ‘time’ at 25%." 💡 Our latest blog explores this issue and shares insights on how to create clarity out of complexity with a simple three-step approach. 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3zp7Bms #ChristianLeadership #OrganisationalHealth #NonProfitLeadership Mergon

The leadership of Generation X brings a valuable blend of experience and innovation, which is crucial for guiding organizations through complex situations and promoting sustainable growth. Their leadership style, influenced by a mix of traditional values and adaptability to change, makes them well-equipped to tackle the dynamic challenges that nonprofits face. This shift in leadership could be the much-needed change to rejuvenate the sector. With leaders possessing these qualities, the nonprofit industry is ready for a meaningful and essential redefinition. #generationalgap #nonprofits #nonprofitsuccess #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitleadership

It is very common for new nonprofit CEOs to conduct strategic planning for their organizations within 1-2 years of becoming CEO. This is an excellent move as it allows the new CEO to build relationships, co-create strategy, and ensure the board of directors, employees, and external stakeholders are aligned in what needs to happen in the years ahead. The best way to shape culture, improve teamwork, and foster united leadership is to chase worthy goals and outcomes for the organization. #strategicplanning #strategicplan #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership #ceostrategy #executivedirectors

Ian Conolly penned an insightful blog for Stewardship that highlights the crucial role leaders play in growing healthy organisations. He outlines three practical steps to achieve this. Definitely worth a read!

In the absence of clear goals, step up. Set your own and share them with your team. Have you been here? You're in a new role and... Nobody seems to know what your goals should be or whether you should even have metrics!!! This happens often in engagement, donor relations, and even annual giving roles. I’d always rather ask for forgiveness for being proactive than permission and sit around waiting for something to happen. #fundraising #leadership