First Day Podcast

Fundraising and the Forgiving Leader


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Josh Birkholz discusses his book with Amy Lampe titled "Benefactors: Why Some Fundraisers Always Succeed," which provides practical advice for fundraisers on thriving in an ecosystem of fundraising that has been affected by advancements in data and technology. The authors discovered through research that leaders who readily shared credit and were collaborative as individual practitioners were more likely to become effective leaders. They also discuss the importance of universal character traits in leadership and how it can lead to better business outcomes, with forgiveness being one of the identified traits. Leaders who create a forgiving environment that encourages innovation and experimentation can increase their team's fundraising ability.
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