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Goal Setting

How to Make Yourself Accountable to Yourself

You might be accountable to your boss at work, but are you accountable to yourself? Do you regularly let yourself down or fail to live up to the standards you’ve set for yourself? You’re not alone. Most people struggle to behave in a way that is congruent with their values and goals. Most people make plans that they never follow or set goals they never come close to achieving. This is a frustrating and ineffective way to live.

Viken Mikaelian December 13, 2024 No Comments

Time Management

Make Procrastination a Thing of the Past

To make procrastination a thing of the past, you can adopt time management techniques. Procrastination can be overcome to productivity.

Viken Mikaelian December 10, 2024 No Comments

Goal Setting

Create Process Goals and Enjoy Greater Success

To accomplish your goals, you need to know how to set them and set them right. A process goal is an outcome that is based on specific actions and tasks that you complete.

Viken Mikaelian December 4, 2024 No Comments

Core values diagram with magnifying glass and conceptual words on blackboard.

Goal Setting

Do Your Goals Support Who You Are?

If you’re struggling to be as successful as you’d like to be, there’s a great chance that a discrepancy exists between your goals and your values. Success is much easier when your values and your intentions are highly compatible.

Viken Mikaelian December 3, 2024 No Comments

Prospect Research

How to Find Major Donors for Your Non-Profit

Every non-profit needs a steady stream of new donors. Here’s how to find major donors for your organization.

Joe Garecht November 26, 2024 No Comments

The Complete Guide to Great Major Donor Stewardship

Truly great donor stewardship is an art and a science. It’s not just being able to connect with your donors on an emotional level; it’s being able to engage them in a way that adds value to their lives and shows them the fruits of their philanthropic efforts. The best organizations have mastered the art of donor stewardship, and they’re using that knowledge to grow their fundraising programs year after year.

Joe Garecht November 25, 2024 No Comments

Grassroots Fundraising vs. Top-Down Philanthropy: Which Works Better?

A common misunderstanding is that charity begins with the wealthy. In fact, much of the world’s charitable giving originates from grassroots efforts and individual donors—not Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg’s foundations.

Gretel DeRuiter November 22, 2024 No Comments

A Little Better Than Perfect 

Everybody makes mistakes. Give yourself a break. And don’t forget to keep your sense of humor.  Anyone who is mentally healthy doesn’t expect perfection in themselves or anyone else.

Viken Mikaelian November 20, 2024 No Comments