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As a nonprofit leader, you will encounter various challenges, including time management, energy depletion, attention allocation, and financial limitations. In this episode, we will explore the fundamental keys to effectively addressing these problems, focusing on skill development and belief systems.

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Today on our Bold Leading Podcast, we will discuss nine leadership lessons. As a young person in high school, I wanted to be a leader. I am not sure where that desire came from. I wanted to help others embrace their dreams. Later I would find peace with my creator and learn he had a plan for my life. Now, I want to help others find his plan that is often buried in their passion for others.

We know life for nonprofits can sometimes get complicated and confusing. When you need a trusted friend to help you fundraise and grow your nonprofit without fear or panic, Bold Leading is here for you. Visit us at boldleading.com today or sign up to become part of bold leaders everywhere. We are here to help you lead, fundraise and grow your nonprofit.

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As a leader, you can be overwhelmed by things to do and recommendations by gurus and yes consultants. I sometimes hate it. In order to be successful this year, I decided to make a list of the things I will not do this year.

Will you join me in not doing these things in 2023? Nope. I did not count how many are on the list. Feel free to count the items for yourself. Don't tell me. I don't want the pressure of another list.

If you need leadership, fundraising, or marketing help for your nonprofit, visit us on boldleading.com.

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What do I do now?  I have felt those words.  Whether you find yourself with a broken, new, or in need of repair nonprofit, three main things will help you focus on your journey.

  • Start with your why

  • Share your values

  • See the future

Hi, this is Dave Sena from boldleadng.com.  Today on our podcast we are talking about rebooting nonprofits or starting new ones.

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Are you wondering how your leadership can survive difficult times?  In today's episode, we talk about how you can seek help from the bible.

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Start your 2022 year with confidence.  You can avoid the top ten mistakes nonprofits make.  Listen to today's Bold Leading Podcast.  Grow your nonprofit, make a bigger impact and do it with confidence.

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Dare to do something better and bolder

On Today’s Bold Leading Podcast, We are sharing how to be better and bolder.  Stay tuned to learn how you can be more curious and shun the rigors of the routine.  Break out today of the ruts you face.   You can visit us today at Boldleading.com.

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Fundraising for 2020 has fast-forwarded changes that we have all seen coming.  Many nonprofits have been slow to engage donors online and especially on mobile devices. Other nonprofits have relied on events and not direct mail. Fundraising in 2020 will do two things. It will force nonprofits to engage donors on a personal level and force nonprofits to tell their stories more often and with more variety.  

Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be talking about “Six fundraising tips for 2020 and beyond.”

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Do you like wishes?  I do.  I wish for lots of things every day.  I wish this light would turn green.  I wish I had some more coffee.  I wish I could be with family.  Lots of wishes.

I once had a donor encounter that taught me a valuable lesson and was the first step to a powerful fundraising tool that has helped me raise tens of thousands of dollars.  

Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be talking about “What Every Nonprofit Should Wish For.”

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free call with us. We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months. 

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Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be exploring ways for an organization to take advantage of this upcoming Fall Fundraising season without stress or regret. How can fundraisers succeed in the fall and not miss any opportunities?

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation).

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You can grab people by the throat (figuratively, of course) so they feel the emotion and understand the hope of joining you in the fight to save others, give people opportunities and change the world. 

Your story is unique. How you tell your story does not have to be confusing or boring.  You can tell stories that are passionate, truthful and transparent.  You can lose grant speak or legal speak.

Today I want to share with you eight struggles every story teller faces and ways to overcome them.

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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This is Dave Sena with BoldLeading.com. And this is your Bold Leading Podcast. Today, we're going to talk about the three things that you need as a nonprofit fundraiser. This is a little personal to me and kind of some of the things that I've observed over the last 20 years of working for nonprofits. And it's really kind of centered around one idea. And the idea is that you need to be aware of momentum, how it develops, how to encourage it, and also how to work with momentum, whether it's the momentum that you see with staff members, board members, donors, but to recognize that momentum is cultivated really by three main things.

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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I get asked all the time about how often a nonprofit should send mail to their donors. I always answer you should mail to your donors more than you think.   

Listen to today’s episode to learn the 9 reasons you should send more mail to your donors.

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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Change is unpredictable.  It is hard work.  It can be dangerous and messy.  No one likes it.  

Today on our Bold Leading Podcast we will be talking about 4 things that should NOT change ever. Can I say that? 4 things you should not change today or ever.

Change can also mean new relationships and new possibilities. It is all messy though.  If you are going through change, it is important to hold on to the steady. What is not changing can be more important to remember than what will be different.

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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Welcome to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." 

The change you desire. 

The good you long for. 

The people you want to help. 

The brighter future. 

The mountain climbed. 

The sea crossed.

None of these things can happen unless you... Listen today to find out the two things that change everything!

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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Future Proof your Fundraising for Tough Times.

We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." 

One of the biggest obstacles to your organization's success can be that you or your team feel overwhelmed. Maybe there's a giant impossible task staring you down, or maybe your list of smaller tasks is never-ending and you're not sure where to start. Listen today for some tried and true tips on how to overcome overwhelm.  

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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Future Proof your Fundraising for Tough Times.

We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." 

The best way to future proof your fundraising in tough times is to stop LOSING donors. Today we will take an in-depth look at how to retain donors and more.  

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months (yes, even in this crisis situation). 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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Future Proof your Fundraising for Tough Times.

We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." COVID-19 Edition.

The best way to future proof your fundraising in tough times is connecting to your top donors. Today we will take an in-depth look at how to connect with key donors and more.  

If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, shedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving the COVID-19 crisis to thriving over the next 18 months. 

Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold."  The number one reason you’re not getting your board or staff involved in fundraising is because you don’t have a tool to ask for money without asking for money. Today we will take an in-depth look at how to equip your team with those tools. If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months. Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA 

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We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." Today we’re talking about how to reframe your outlook to persevere through tough situations.  If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months. Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA 

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We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." Do you find it difficult to tell your organization’s story? Listen today for tips on how to convey a clear and compelling message. If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months. Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA 

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We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." Join us over the next few weeks to learn about the principles of being a BOLD organization. If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months. Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA

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We want to welcome you to our series "Ten ways for an organization to be Bold." We’re living in extraordinary times. Listen today for tips on how to carry on with your cause. If you are unsure how to move forward or feel stuck, schedule a free "No Shame Strategy Call." We are here to help you move from surviving to thriving over the next 18 months. Schedule your FREE call here: https://buff.ly/3d7FLLA