Lists are kind of my thing. If there are more than two of anything, I will make a list. So December, with its shopping lists, gift guides, and year-end planning to-dos galore, is my favorite time of year. Speaking of year-end planning, I wanted to share a few things that
My word for 2020 was expansion. I planned to expand our client portfolio, expand our network through speaking engagements around the country, and expand my family’s adventures by taking our new family of four to Switzerland. Then the world shut down and life was canceled. But I didn’t cancel my
As originally posted on nonprofitinformation.com Many nonprofit leaders are hesitant to create major goals this year, given the instability and uncertainty across the country and in our industry. The fundraising landscape has changed drastically in the last year as donors are reconsidering priorities, so nonprofit leaders are being forced to
There are a million ways to make a decision in your business. Look at the profit margin. Make a pros and cons list. Trust your gut instinct and what feels best. Do what you’ve done before. Do what you’ve never done before. In different situations, you might use different methods
Hold onto your seats because I have a potentially controversial opinion to share with you today: Debt is not inherently bad. I get asked the question a lot: Is it ever okay to take on debt in my business? Should I get a loan or use a credit card in
It’s funny looking back on our 2020 goals because the world was so incredibly different just 11 short months ago. Travel was a big priority for my family and me, I had at least half a dozen conferences in cities around the country planned, plus exciting trips to work in-person
