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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re To me, that’s basic.

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A Shift from Fundraising to Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

I’ve been engaging donors to support important mission work, special projects and the next big gala for a few years now, and I have noticed a new use of the word “philanthropy” in place of “fundraising.” It is not a bad approach but it has the potential to shift many attitudes for varied reasons.

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The top 3 attitudes of wildly successful Fundraisers

Get Fully Funded

They believe that their cause is worth supporting, and they place no weight on the current economy. Adopt these three attitudes and watch things start to change. . . . . If that means dealing with problematic Board members, they’ll do it. If that means overcoming their fear of asking for money, they’ll do it.

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The top 3 attitudes of wildly successful Fundraisers

Get Fully Funded

They believe that their cause is worth supporting, and they place no weight on the current economy. Adopt these three attitudes and watch things start to change. . . . . If that means dealing with problematic Board members, they’ll do it. If that means overcoming their fear of asking for money, they’ll do it.

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How Your Attitude Shapes Your Nonprofit

Connection Cafe

I make a conscious effort not to get overly pessimistic or have an irritable attitude towards my coworkers because I want to be mindful of the type of work environment I’m creating. Keeping that in mind, I’ve put together a few thoughts on how to keep a positive attitude at the workplace, even when things seem dire. Why is that?

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How To Be Your Best-Self Leader Every Day

Eric Jacobsen Blog

And, how to lead from a place of acceptance, gratitude, and trust, rather than a place of stress, striving, and ego protection. Set a barometer for what’s enough and how to have an attitude of gratitude. Having an internal barometer for what’s enough and having an attitude of gratitude can help.

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Are You Done With Digital Transformation?

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The willingness to see from a different perspective and the courage to innovate should also characterize your attitude to digital initiatives. That’s a classic example of planning that took place in an information vacuum. Adaptation and resilience were watch-words during the pandemic.

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