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Ambition or Not?
FundraisingGoalsInsightsReflection

May News – Ambition or Not?

Ambition or Not? Recently, I was visiting with a friend. We were talking and she asked me how my consulting business was doing. I started telling her about my plans to start a podcast and about the barter agreement with a marketing firm. I also told her about how I’ve…
vicky
May 16, 2023
Strategic Planning
FundraisingGoalsStrategic Planning

March News – Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning What is it about the phrase “strategic planning” that makes eyes glaze over? We all know that “Plan” is my middle name. I get excited about making a plan. Maybe because I wander around, pick up this and that, and don’t finish anything all day if I don’t…
vicky
March 9, 2023
Active listening is a communication skill , something to learn and develop. Active listening helps us understand the meaning and intent behind the words.
CommunicationsDonor RelationsFundraising

February News – Focus!

Focus! “Focus, Mr. Whitfield, focus” is a line in a play written by David Marquis (yes, we’re related.) That line pops in my head when I need to pay attention to who or what is in front of me. Now that we’re out and about more, going to events, meeting…
vicky
February 8, 2023
CareersEthicsInsightsResources

October News – Ethics Awareness Month

Ethics Awareness Month October is AFP Ethics Awareness Month and Mike Geiger, President of AFP Global, wants us to “Live Ethics Out Loud!” I’m not quite sure what that means, but there’s lots of information available on the website, https://afpglobal.org/ethicsmonth. AFP Code of Ethical Standards Donor Bill of Rights Toolkit…
vicky
November 2, 2022
CareersCoachingFundraisingResources

September News – Careers in Professional Fundraising

There’s More Than One Chief Development Officer Grant Writer Charitable Gift Planner Annual Fund Manager Database Specialist Prospect Researcher Donor Relations Director Director of Foundations Director of Alumni Relations Director of Grants Philanthropic Advisor Event Planner Digital Engagement Officer Grants Manager Corporate Relations Director Senior Directors Vice Presidents Associates Consultants…
vicky
September 21, 2022
Business OwnerReflection

August News – Birthday Month

August is all about me and other lucky people who are born under the Sun sign of Leo. Happy Birthday month to Us! Birthdays usually mean a time for reflection. What happened this year. What to look forward in the coming year. This year I’ve experienced the loss of several…
vicky
August 24, 2022

About Fundraising: The Podcast