As a leader, you can be overwhelmed by things to do and recommendations by gurus and yes consultants. I sometimes hate it. In order to be successful this year, I decided to make a list of the things I will not do this year. Will you join me in not doing these things in 2023?

What do I do now? I have felt those words. I have heard from executive directors who are trying to rebuild or start their nonprofit.

Things that help bold leaders lead better and make bolder organizations. In this episode, Dave shares about Mine, Meditate and Make It Happen. It can be hard to balance work, life and how to integrate both to become a more efficient leader for your organization.

On Today’s Bold Leading Podcast, We are sharing how to be better and bolder. Stay tuned to learn how you can be more curious and shun the rigors of the routine. Break out today of the ruts you face.

Fundraising for 2020 has fast-forwarded changes that we have all seen coming. Many nonprofits have been slow to engage donors online and especially on mobile devices. Other nonprofits have relied on events and not direct mail. Fundraising in 2020 will do two things. It will force nonprofits to engage donors on a personal level and force nonprofits to tell their stories more often and with more variety. Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be talking about “Six fundraising tips for 2020 and beyond.”

Do you like wishes? I do. I wish for lots of things every day. I wish this light would turn green. I wish I had some more coffee. I wish I could be with family. Lots of wishes. I once had a donor encounter that taught me a valuable lesson and was the first step to a powerful fundraising tool that has helped me raise tens of thousands of dollars. Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be talking about “What Every Nonprofit Should Wish For.”

Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be exploring ways for an organization to take advantage of this upcoming Fall Fundraising season without stress or regret. How can fundraisers succeed in the fall and not miss any opportunities?

You can grab people by the throat (figuratively, of course) so they feel the emotion and understand the hope of joining you in the fight to save others, give people opportunities and change the world. Your story is unique. How you tell your story does not have to be confusing or boring. You can tell stories that are passionate, truthful and transparent. You can lose grant speak or legal speak. Today I want to share with you eight struggles every story teller faces and ways to overcome them.

Today, we're going to talk about the three things that you need as a nonprofit fundraiser. This is a little personal to me and kind of some of the things that I've observed over the last 20 years of working for nonprofits. And it's really kind of centered around one idea. And the idea is that you need to be aware of momentum, how it develops, how to encourage it, and also how to work with momentum, whether it's momentum that you see with staff members, board members, donors, but to recognize that momentum is cultivated really by three main things.

I get asked all the time about how often a nonprofit should send mail to their donors. I always answer you should mail to your donors more than you think. Listen to today’s episode to learn the 9 reasons you should send more mail to your donors.

Change is unpredictable. It is hard work. It can be dangerous and messy. No one likes it. Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be talking about 4 things that should NOT change ever. Can I say that? 4 things you should not change today or ever.

Welcome to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." The change you desire. The good you long for. The people you want to help. The brighter future. The mountain climbed. The sea crossed. None of these things can happen unless you... Listen today to find out the two things that change everything! If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation).

One of the biggest obstacles to your organization's success can be that you or your team feel overwhelmed. Maybe there's a giant impossible task staring you down, or maybe your list of smaller tasks is never-ending and you're not sure where to start. Listen today for some tried and true tips on how to overcome overwhelm.

Future Proof your Fundraising for Tough Times. We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." The best way to future proof your fundraising in tough times is to stop LOSING donors. Today we will take an in-depth look at how to retain donors and more. If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

The best way to future proof your fundraising in tough times is connecting to your top donors. Today we will take an in-depth look at how to connect with key donors and more.

The number one reason you’re not getting your board or staff involved in fundraising is that you don’t have a tool to ask for money without asking for money.

Clarify your key message and give one specific call to action for your donors, volunteers, and the general public.

Do you view perseverance as a punishment? Listen today to change your mindset.

Do you find it difficult to tell your organization’s story? Listen today for tips on how to convey a clear and compelling message.

Join us over the next few weeks to learn about the principles of being a BOLD organization.

We’re living in extraordinary times. Listen today for tips on how to carry on with your cause.