Blog posts from January 2017
Are We Listening For What Is Trying To Happen?
Most working professionals spend more than half their time in meetings. Feel the pain? Me, too! Early in my career, I realized that I needed my meetings to be significantly transformed. So I began paying attention and trying to figure out how to lead more effectively. I learned from different sources, and recognized that every meeting was a chance to expand my powers of observation. Here's what I began to notice that makes some meetings better than others.
Your Check Engine Light is On
I’ll be the first to argue that staff (and donors!) need some restorative time after the year-end hustle. But, it is also an opportune time to pause and examine your personal and departmental strategies. I encourage development professionals to take a critical look at three areas that play an important role in the success of your organization: personnel, programs, and patrons.
Mmm...Making Meetings Meaningful (Again!): 3 Tips
Years ago, after a long day of facilitating meetings, I was having dinner with some of the meeting participants, and after a big sip of wine, I said, “Gosh, but I bet most of you just want to hit the snooze button on these meetings, right?” Wrong. The group at the table actually enjoyed meetings, with qualifiers. Here are three less-talked about approaches for making meetings meaningful.
Quick Tips For Locating Federal Grant Opportunities
One of the questions we get asked most often is how to find federal funding opportunities. People really want to know how to find out about government grants available before they are announced in the Federal Register or on Grants.gov. Here are some tips to help you stay informed so you can plan proactively.
Aquent Provides $25,000 In Design Grants To Nonprofits
At Aquent, we see the amazing impact that design has every day. Yet we know many nonprofits don’t have the resources to hire designers to help tell their story. That’s why we created our Design for Good grant program. We'll be awarding $5,000 in design grants to worthy nonprofits who partner with designers to support their mission.
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