Uplifting Blog

I love rom coms; they bring joy, hope and good feelings. This past rainy Saturday I watched 27 Dresses, ready for a relaxing feel-good movie. When suddenly, my nonprofit brain kicked in. As I watched Jane say yes to being a bridesmaid again, and again, and again I realized she wasn’t just wearing bridesmaid’s dresses. Every dress represented another responsibility she’d quietly picked up. Years ago, I too was wearing too many bridesmaid dresses at the office. If something

May and June were difficult for me. Perhaps they were for you, too. If you've noticed fewer newsletters, fewer LinkedIn posts, or a little less of me showing up, there was a reason. If you've taken one of my courses or heard me speak, you know I teach a simple framework: Mindset. Knowledge. Imperfect Action. I believe meaningful change happens when we shift our thinking, learn what we need to know, and then take imperfect action. So how did that framework help me during one o

I know. This isn’t shiny. It ’s not revolutionary. There’s no new funnel, framework, or fancy acronym. And yet… it’s efficient, affirming, human, and surprisingly uplifting. Which, honestly, is exactly what many of us need. I keep hearing the same concerns everywhere I go: Stewardship matters. Donor retention is slipping. We need to stay in touch with donors. All true. And often overwhelming. So let’s make this easier. One Simple Habit Imagine this: Every weekday, you call on

Because fundraising success isn’t built in panic—it’s built in gratitude, reflection, and a little sparkle. Before we race into another year, here’s a little secret: how you close the year sets the tone for how you start the next one.

When a board member takes 60 seconds to call, write, or record a short thank-you, it’s not just polite — it’s powerful fundraising energy. It’s also one of the easiest, least-intimidating, and most feel-good ways for them to engage. Seriously, who doesn’t love saying thank you? No sweaty palms, no asking for money — just joy, gratitude, and connection. Does your board know why it matters and the incredible value they bring when they do it?