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Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Why Donor Stewardship is Essential, not Optional

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann / July 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Why Donor Stewardship is Essential, not Optional

I cannot cause light; the most I can do is try to put myself in the path of its beam. Annie Dillard Many fundraisers – and that includes executive directors and board members as well as development staff – are very good at cultivation and solicitation, and consequently, they succeed at securing significant funds for…

Build Bridges, Not Moats: What is Influence, Anyway?

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann / June 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Build Bridges, Not Moats: What is Influence, Anyway?

The Rutland Herald recently featured three community leaders — Lyle Jepson, Paul Costello and Will Notte — who not only possess influence but energize their engagement for the greater good. Nonprofit leaders refer to this as “building bridges, not moats.” Exemplary leaders from various backgrounds do this with humility and courage, rather than focusing on…

You Can Change the World (Despite a Pandemic)

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann / May 12, 2020 / Comments Off on You Can Change the World (Despite a Pandemic)

As an educator of college business students and a consultant on strategic planning, I’m often asked for career advice — now more than ever. My bottom-line response: Regardless of how bleak the circumstances, don’t just sit there! Moving forward, despite difficult experiences in my life, has made me stronger than any professional credentials ever could.…