A very long time ago, a friend shared the theory of “Ride the Thoroughbreds” with me. This explanation came in response to me once again...

Spring is in full bloom here in the midwest, which means last weekend was the perfect time to take my family to the St. Louis Zoo for the...

Your host, Heidi Solomon-Orlick talks with Sharon Kitroser of Team Kate & Mouse. From charities whose founders are in the building to...

So picture this… You are sitting at a window seat at your favorite cafe with a good friend discussing things of great importance. You...

Imagine you are 25 years old and meeting your boyfriend’s mother for the first time. A little scary, right? We had driven to Long Island...

Anyone who has worked with me can attest to the fact that my sons, Elliot and Carson, play a big role in my work life. They love jumping...

My 25-year-old daughter decided it was time she changed jobs. She was looking for the next step in her career in what is usually...

Any other fundraisers with an event planning background having flashbacks as you watch Bridgerton? While admitting that I am still only a...

A few weeks ago Sharon and I were meeting over Zoom with a friend of ours when the conversation deviated into baseball. Our friend...

We have all been asked the dreaded interview question– What’s your greatest weakness?” Most people respond with ‘I am too much of a...

Last week, Amy shared some great advice about what to do if your nonprofit is going through a leadership transition. There are few things...

Several of our recent blogs have focused on development team turnover – why it happens, how to avoid it, and how to successfully onboard...

Don’t be afraid to tell me NO! I have always believed that there are only really three outcomes to an “ASK.” YES, I love what you have...

When people ask me about my background in the nonprofit sector I have a quick elevator pitch I share: I started fundraising in the world...

Every February 2nd, a special Groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil throws a party in Pennsylvania. Many come to see it in person, and it is...

Your strategic plan is a great start! This shared clarity of purpose shapes the story your team and Board want to tell your donors,...

Last week, Sharon told us about how she just hit the one-year mark since she left her previous job. We like to joke that she’s “patient...

It’s been one year since I took the leap and joined the great resignation movement. 525,600 minutes…some made up of panic but most made...

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