In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and David Langiulli talk with keynote speaker and best-selling author Peter Docker. Peter explains the difference between taking a position and choosing a stand. He shares some leadership skills that helped him succeed in the Royal Airforce and as a father. Peter challenges listeners to find one position they [...]

In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with professional coach Lisa Hallee. Lisa talks about the “Marathon of Fundraising” and the dangerous risk of running yourself into the ground. She dives into her personal experience of the capital fundraising campaign that nearly killed her and she shares some tips and tricks [...]

In this bonus episode, the Fundraising Leadership team explore four pain points that are common in the nonprofit sector. In our work with clients, we commonly see these struggles: the squeeze between front line work and management responsibilities overwhelm from doing a lot with limited resources reluctance to have challenging conversations ambiguity and a lack [...]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Amy Mauser of Team Kat & Mouse. Amy recalls how [...]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Janice and David talk with Christal Cherry about what it takes to be a board member of a high-functioning nonprofit [...]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Tanya Rumble and Mariya Yurukova about being advocates for equity, diversity, [...]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, David Langiulli, and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Sharon Kitroser about her sales career and lessons she [...]

In this episode, Margaret and David speak with Anne Murphy about navigating power dynamics in fundraising. Anne is the Senior Director of the Division of Business and Engineering at Oregon State University Foundation and the founder of Fundraise Without Fear. Anne walks us through several different scenarios where these power differentials were in play, including [...]

In this episode, our good friend and colleague from Dartmouth, Kate Norton talks with Janice and David about trailblazing a new path inward. Kate shares how that journey led her to venture out from her “zones of competence and excellence” into her “zone of genius.” She describes how that journey can be uncomfortable at times, [...]

In this bonus episode, the Fundraising Leadership team talk about the transition from sole-contributor to manager. It can be extraordinarily challenging. A misstep can be particularly harmful to the organization and your career. In order to successfully make this transition, you will need to embrace the learning required to grow into your new role. You [...]