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Leadership & Professional Development

Careers in advancement stall for predictable reasons: avoidance, lack of clarity, and institutional complacency. This section focuses on leadership judgment, professional growth, and the skills that separate effective fundraisers from busy ones. Less about motivation, more about responsibility. Written for professionals who take their role seriously.

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Get the Raise You Deserve

Securing the raise you deserve needs careful preparation and efficient communication. Confidence is also vital in justifying your request.

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How to Negotiate Anything

Negotiating effectively needs planning. Being adaptable and open to compromise also increases the chances of negotiation success.

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Core values diagram with magnifying glass and conceptual words on blackboard.
Leadership & Professional Development
Viken Mikaelian

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.

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Fundraiser celebrating new job offer
Leadership & Professional Development
Staff Member

6 Tips for a Faster Promotion

There could be many reasons for a company not giving you a promotion or a raise, such as a downturn in the profits of the company or even your own job performance, or even the economy.

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Roll Out the Red Carpet for Office Visitors
Leadership & Professional Development
Megan Clemens

Roll Out the Red Carpet for Donors Who Visit

Making a good impression on clients and potential clients is critical to your business success. Engage all your employees in ensuring that any visitor to your office feels welcome and confident in doing business with you.

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