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I say Yes! Here’s why Top performers, no matter the field, continually sieze opportunities to build their skills and enhance their professionalism. In my work, Certified Fund Raising Executive is the standard of excellence. I first invested the time, effort, and money to achieve the CFRE designation in 1999. CFRE International grants the credential to over 5,500 development professionals worldwide who meet […]
During my time at the 2017 AFP International Conference on Fundraising, I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with someone who I’ve long admired for her work as a fundraiser, author, and development professional. Amy Eisenstein and I have been colleagues for many years, and you’ve likely heard me mention her before. At […]
When my good friend Amy Eisenstein asked me to write the foreword for her new book, 50 Asks in 50 Weeks, Second Edition, it was one of the easiest “yes” responses I’ve ever made! The impact of this book on my fundraising skills can’t be overstated, and I know you’ll benefit in the same way […]
Within an organization, there are 5 roles that must be filled in order for that organization to be as productive and efficient as it can be. The top two roles are critical, and how those roles are implemented is extremely important. Today, we’ll look at the top two roles: Governance and Leadership. These two roles are […]
Disruption: disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process. It has taken me awhile…but I have learned to live with “disruption.” Ribbon Cutting-We’re in Business This year marks the 15th anniversary of Stroman & Associates. Starting my consulting business has been the single-most rewarding aspect of my professional career, but it was also one of […]
In any nonprofit organization, there are 5 functions that must be fulfilled if the organization is going to be considered effective. These functions are: Governance Leadership Management Micromanagement Execution The board’s role lies solely within the first function—Governance. Governance should be the focus and the purpose of board meetings. What kinds of things do boards […]
Guest post: Kathy Wright, COO for the Institute of Conversational Fundraising and Certified Professional Coach. Values are the principles we live by. They are what drive us or make us tick. They define who we are and what we hold dear. Perhaps you value truth, trust and freedom. Family may be a strong value, or […]
Most of us look at a coming year with anticipation. We set resolutions, vow to drop bad habits or add good ones. We are optimistic about what can be in our lives. Some of that optimism comes from a reflection on what we achieved over the past year, some from a renewed focus on what we […]
Most of the time we think about energy as our “get up and go”. Or maybe we look at energy in terms of the number of calories we need to go about our daily business or to exercise without hitting the wall. But, there is another way to look at energy: What is your level […]
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been discussing some tips from a seminar called “Mission, Money, & Management: Keeping Boards and Donors Connected in Difficult Times.” This week’s tip are all about story. I love stories. If you’ve spent any time with me, you know that I enjoy a powerful story and the way […]