Peace, Gratitude, and Holiday Sanity at Work
Simple strategies to recharge, reconnect, and bring your best self to the office this season. The ‘ber months are here, cooler weather, twinkling lights, and the annual holiday chaos. You know the scene: Aunt’s “famous” mac and cheese is a little too dry, your uncle is repeating that high school story for the tenth time, […]
The Three Ghosts of Database Disasters: A Nonprofit Horror Story
BEWARE! – this tale is not for the faint of heart… On a dark and stormy night, a fearless Development Director sat at her desk, stomach growling (cause what nonprofit leader has time to eat?), when suddenly—CRASH! Lightning struck the server room! When the smoke cleared and the modem re-booted, three ghastly apparitions appeared, each […]
My Mother’s Thank You Note Rule – And Why Your Donors Need It Too
My mother never let a gift for a birthday, graduation, or wedding go unacknowledged. She instilled in me to always write a thank you note. After high school graduation, I couldn’t go out with friends until everyone was thanked for their gift. Even after my wedding, she called me daily to remind me that time […]
Tell Better Stories, Make Bigger Impact
Tell Better Stories, Make Bigger Impact: The ABCD Framework for Nonprofit StorytellingAmid shrinking attention spans and endless scrolls, how do you make people stop and care, much less act? Whether you’re asking for donations, recruiting volunteers or celebrating impact — great storytelling is your not-so-secret weapon. Hitting the right notes can feel like an incredible […]
Burnout
A nonprofit guide to spotting the signs and sparking a healthier work life.Working in the nonprofit sector can be deeply rewarding—but also uniquely exhausting. The passion that drives nonprofit professionals is a double-edged sword: it fuels mission-driven work but can also lead to overextension, chronic stress, and ultimately burnout. If you’re feeling drained, overwhelmed, or […]
