Posts filed under ‘A Better You’
9 Tips for Leaders to Make the Most of Collaborative Efforts
When you collaborate, don’t let people go through the motions. Get everyone working together to make the most of the time — and achieve the best results.
Continue Reading October 24, 2015 at 10:12 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
Seth Godin on Change – Are You Team Offense or Team Defense?
For nonprofit organizations and fundraisers – I think this is an easy take away and something to think about when we’re in a meeting “talking” about change. Who’s on D and O? How can we work together to win the game – which is focused on our mission, donor centered work, community and people. You can’t play on a team as a loner….pick a side and plan to collaborate.
Continue Reading October 23, 2015 at 10:17 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
From a Donor Regarding Your Thank You Letters
A donors take on your thank you letter process.
Continue Reading October 6, 2015 at 10:12 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
Serenity Prayer – Adapted
If change is really what the person/organization wants to do or are they just talking about it.
Continue Reading October 1, 2015 at 10:57 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
#PopeinDC via Fast Company
I say, ask yourself, “What would Pope Francis do?”
Continue Reading September 30, 2015 at 10:52 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
#PopeinDC or My Day with Pope Francis
What a day in DC! Pope Francis arrived for his first visit to the US! As he mentioned it was also Yom Kippur. So I decided to spend my fast with the Pope. Let me tell you, it was very emotional watching this man and his followers (including me).
Continue Reading September 24, 2015 at 10:07 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
Why Most Major Gift Programs Suck! #8: Not Donor-Centered
I have been reading, devouring The Veritus Group Passionate Giving blog. I am reposting another great piece – we talk about being donor-centered – being reminded (all the time) is a good thing.
Continue Reading April 17, 2015 at 11:31 am Barbara Talisman, CFRE Leave a comment
