It’s no secret that the grant landscape has changed in the last couple of years. But how can you use tech to maximize your efforts? Today, Michelle and Margaret talk with Gauri Manglik, the Co-founder, and CEO of Instrumentl. Gauri has a bird’s eye view of the changing grant space and shares how we can [...]

Continuing with our exploration of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) program, we decided to take a break from the negative mind patterns and focus on some positives. David and Margaret discuss the Sage Perspective, which is the mindset that anything can be turned into a gift or opportunity. Now we aren’t going to say it will [...]

What is Social Change Philanthropy, and why is it so difficult to fundraise for? Today, Janice and Margaret welcome back returning guest Cathy Mann, Founder, and President of the Fundraising Lab. We explore social change philanthropy and it’s challenges when compared to traditional fundraising. We also discuss opportunities to engage in the deeper conversations that [...]

What is healthy conflict, and why is it important in your organization? Today Janice and Michelle are talking about healthy conflict and why it is vital to have in your organization. They share a new model for healthy conflict and an example of dealing with conflict on your team. If you haven’t listened to their previous [...]

You might ask yourself, what does Fundraising Leadership do, and how can we help your organization? In this special episode of the podcast, the whole team is together to talk about the benefits of coaching and training for nonprofit teams. If you would like to contact us to learn more, you can do that here [...]

Continuing their conversation on Positive Intelligence, David and Margaret discuss the Victim Saboteur. They explore where it comes from, why it was created, and the negative impact of listening to it. Demonstrating vulnerability, David and Margaret share how it shows up in their lives. If you want to learn more about the Victim Saboteur, check [...]

Mentorship is a powerful tool with cascading effects and lifelong benefits. Today David and Michelle talk with Teddi Tostanoski, the Social Media Manager at UC Davis. Previously, Teddi was mentored by our very own Michelle. Teddie shares how impactful her mentorship was and how she was able to use it to empower her personal and [...]

In today's Mini episode, Janice and Michelle are talking about conflict. What feelings and opinions does that bring up for you? They discuss how journaling can help you explore your relationship with conflict. Janice and Michelle also share their own feelings (spoiler alert: it doesn’t come naturally) and how they have grown their skills in this [...]

Michelle and Margaret Discuss the topic of gaslighting ourselves, how we do it, why we do it, and the adverse effects of it. They talk about how we tend to power through difficult problems without acknowledging a need for self-compassion. Margaret shares a story where she gaslighted herself with some potentially dangerous consequences. You can [...]

Avoiding something difficult might seem easier and less painful than dealing with the task at hand, often including difficult conversations. But what’s the price of your avoidance? Continuing their conversation on Positive Intelligence, David and Margaret talk about the Avoider Saboteur. This one is a sneaky little mind pattern that affects many people a variety [...]