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How to Protect Yourself from Fundraising Emotional Burnout

June 20, 2022

Jeff Brooks

I was meeting with some experts in global relief work, working on a flexible fundraising plan that would allow their organization to mobilize donors and respond quickly to be as effective as possible. I asked the “disaster expert” how many…

It’s Not Just You: 3 Barriers to Success in Fundraising

May 30, 2022

Jeff Brooks

Productivity, Self-Care, Writing

Some of the most common reasons fundraising can be difficult are in your own mind. Barriers to success built by you, for you. But don’t beat yourself up. It’s not just you. I know this because I do it too.…

How to Beat the Power of Negative Self-Talk

May 9, 2022

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

I was working on a big fundraising project, and it was not going well. It was an important project for an important new client. It really needed to be good. But I was struggling. If this had been back in…

Take Time to Celebrate Success — and You’ll Have More Success

December 20, 2021

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

Take a deep breath. The year is almost over. You’ve been going at high speed probably since September (or earlier). But let’s be realistic: You’ve been at it all year. And you’re tired. That’s normal. It’s true for most professionals.…

How You Can Beat Impostor Syndrome for a More Joyful Career

August 2, 2021

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

Chances are, you have Impostor Syndrome. Almost everyone does — studies show that something like 82% of us do. The weird thing about Impostor Syndrome is that even though almost everyone has it, each of us is certain nobody else…

Why You Need a Hobby

June 21, 2021

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

When I was a kid, I was a collector. I collected coins, stamps, and rocks — among other things, like pinecones, trading cards, and any printed material that was not in English. What a nerd. A hobby is something outside…

5 Illusions that Keep You from Managing Your Time

June 7, 2021

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

OMG. Too much work, too little time. There’s never enough time. It has this strange, evil property that causes it to shrink or grow so you always have less time than you need to get everything done. It’s true for…

What to Do When You Face a Bully

May 31, 2021

Mary Cahalane

Self-Care

Lately, we’ve seen a rash of stories about the problem of bullying in nonprofit organizations. Yes, these organizations meant to make the world a better place can be the place where people are made to feel awful. We’re not at…

An Abundance Mindset: Your Secret to Success in Fundraising

December 14, 2020

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

Maybe you have parents or grandparents who seem to have a strange relationship with money. “Money doesn’t grow on trees,” they say, often followed by, “A penny saved is a penny earned” and other annoying, semi-true proverbs. They go to…

Nine Ways to Beat Burnout, Even This Year

November 9, 2020

Jeff Brooks

Self-Care

If you’ve been through a pregnancy — even if only via a partner or family member who was pregnant — you know just how long nine months can be. It’s a taste of eternity. And not the good kind. So…

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How to Protect Yourself from Fundraising Emotional Burnout

It’s Not Just You: 3 Barriers to Success in Fundraising

How to Beat the Power of Negative Self-Talk

Take Time to Celebrate Success — and You’ll Have More Success

How You Can Beat Impostor Syndrome for a More Joyful Career

Why You Need a Hobby

5 Illusions that Keep You from Managing Your Time

What to Do When You Face a Bully

An Abundance Mindset: Your Secret to Success in Fundraising

Nine Ways to Beat Burnout, Even This Year

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