Ellen Gifford wants you to find your authentic voice by defining your purpose and understanding your non-negotiables. With these you can define the WHY that will guide your career. She drops fundraising truth bombs and tells us what to do to get out of the rut of being a subject matter expert.
Ellen reserves the right to get smarter and thinks you should too. Having a growth mindset and saying yes to the stuff that scares us makes a difference. She reminds listeners that while people do want to help others grow and develop, it may not be front of mind when they’re caught in their own hamster wheel. In every organization, there should be people who are there to champion your professional growth and development – many are specially trained members of the human resources team. And what if your company doesn’t have it? You get to be that leader yourself.
Are you thinking of starting your own not-for-profit? On the eve of the 5th anniversary of a nonprofit she founded, Ellen shares that resilience and belief in the mission are linchpins. Take notes from her lessons learned:
And when it comes to fundraising-
Resources:
The Modern Leader with David McLaughlin
