Just Ask - Rethinking Development

Today Greg tackles the dysfunction of putting loyalty to an individual above the overall well-being of the organization.

Some organizations have employees who are simply not right for their job — but leadership turns a blind eye. Learn how to address this situation in a way this is kind to the underperforming employee and fair to the co-workers who likely have been picking up the slack.

Is your timely execution of plans hampered by a boss or peers who agonize over decisions?

Today, Greg discusses what lies at the root of why some people find themselves unable to just make a decision.

Find out how you can still move the ball forward.

Is your boss a micro-manager? Understand what drives that behavior and what you can do about it.

Last week, Greg dived into topic of what causes a Dysfunctional Organization. Now Greg discusses the behaviors at the root of dysfunction. This is part one of a three part series on Dysfunctional Behaviors.

Are there days where it feels like you work in a dysfunctional organization?

Greg shares the one thing you need to know to begin to deal effectively in this situation.

When is the right time to hire a Development Director?

You are a non-profit facing a tight budget with a need to raise greater funds. But with a tight budget, can you really afford to hire someone for development?

Bryan shares some advice for when you know you are ready to hire a Development Director.

Bryan issues a challenge for fundraisers in 2025, and no it’s not applying to more grants.

Listen as Bryan and Greg discuss an audacious goal that will set up you and your nonprofit to have your best fundraising year yet.

At the heart of any true and lasting relationship, you find what? Love.

Fundraising is all about relationships.

Today, Bryan and Greg discuss the importance of learning your donors’ love languages. Knowing this can help you to better serve and connect with benefactors in a meaningful way.

Bryan discusses an important truth in fundraising: you may be sowing seeds you never reap.

In any profession, it can be discouraging to act but not see immediate fruit. How do you persevere when success doesn’t seem to follow your hard efforts?

Greg asks a sincere question: how do you engage more millennials in philanthropy?

Are mailed appeals effective?

Greg takes Bryan on journey through his daily fundraising mail. He shares insights into the world of mailed appeals from the person who matters most: the donor!