Executive Coaching, Leadership Training, and Personal Development
In this episode David Langiulli and Silvia Bueso share the most common limiting beliefs that can hinder fundraising success.
As a team leader, it is your responsibility to provoke your team to ensure they identify and then overcome these beliefs.
We challenge leaders to open this important conversation with their team.
Sidney Mathias Baxter Coulling III, the retired S. Blount Mason Jr. Professor of English at Washington and Lee University died in February of 2016 at the age of 92. I had the distinct privilege of being taught Old English Literature and Poetry by Professor Coulling in 1981 as a freshman at W&L. It was the toughest “C” I ever earned (one of only two as an undergraduate). How I made my way into a sophomore level course (also taken by many juniors) is a testament to my naiveté–an error that only a greenhorn first-year student can make. [Read more…]
In this episode, Janice Cunning and David Langiulli talk with Jeremy Benjamin, Senior Development Officer at San Francisco General Hospital Foundation. Jeremy shares his passion for his work and we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of raising money in a healthcare setting. He also reminds us that giving can be a source of healing and hope.
Jeremy challenges our listeners to try breathing exercises to enhance their presence and listening skills.
Read Jeremy’s blog for more on this topic.
A donor called. “Cancer,” he said from his post-exam waiting room. “Will you come to talk to me for a few minutes?”, the donor asked. I ran out of my office thinking “How should I act? What should I say?”
I have been raising money in the healthcare context for the last ten years. The dream of helping people live out their lives to the fullest extent possible, overcoming the obstacles that disease, disability, and life throw at you…it is hard to imagine anything more tangible or more inspiring. In my role as a fundraiser at San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, I get the opportunity to support healthcare professionals delivering care in many situations: from Trauma where life and death are on the line, to Social Medicine where homeless patients get help far beyond medical interventions, to the Birth Center where wonderful healthy babies are born HIV free to HIV positive parents thanks to the dedicated work of a vast network of social workers, case managers, and many others. [Read more…]
In this episode, Janice Cunning and David Langiulli talk with Paul Kindzia, a Certified Financial Planner. Paul offers insight into the mindset of wealthy individuals and families. He challenges nonprofit leaders to put themselves into the shoes of wealthy donors. And reminds us the value of leadership, legacy and a long-term view.
And for you martial arts fans, David and Paul share a little bit about how they met at a jiu-jitsu competition where Paul won the match.
Read Paul’s blog for more on this topic.
Creating a Leadership Legacy That Will Impact Future Generations
Is your organization constantly suffering from a lack of donations or inconsistent funding? Are you passionate about a worthy cause that can’t seem to gain momentum while making an impact? Do you need more wealthy donors, but don’t seem to be resonating with them?
There could be a hidden reason that you are totally unaware of.
If you ignore this common problem that so many non-profits and charitable organizations suffer from, your funding problems may not only continue, but they may end up getting worse. [Read more…]
In this episode, David Langiulli and Janice Cunning discuss 3 key tips to deliver great donor service. And David issues a challenge about responding to emails and voice mails.
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There are hundreds upon hundreds of nonprofit blogs to read. While each and every one is worth checking out, some provide more value than others.
At Fundraising Leadership, we realize you only have so much time in your schedule for reading blogs.
For this reason, we’ve compiled a list of 10 nonprofit blogs you should absolutely be reading. [Read more…]
In today’s environment, it is crucial for every nonprofit organization to understand how to create a high-quality donation page.
David and Silvia talk to SEO expert Charlie Rose who shares the essential elements for a web page that converts visitors into donors.
Charlie also issues a fun and surprising challenge that will help you improve your own donation page.
Are you part of a charity or nonprofit organization that does fundraising? If so, you understand how important it is to create a high-quality website that shares a variety of information with your audience (including potential donors). In this post, our good friend and SEO expert, Charlie Rose, shares the essential elements for a donation page that converts visitors to donors. [Read more…]
