Social Wellness Month
Social Wellness Month July is Social Wellness Month, a time to think about what you can do to support your well-being through social connections. Whether it is breaking out of your fixed routine and vowing to meet new people, meeting someone for lunch, or setting up a Zoom call with your book club, those connections […]
Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture Almost all companies and nonprofits have a values statement on their website. These sound fantastic – forward-looking, engaging, showcasing integrity. But how many of these core values are actually applied on a day-to-day basis? In essence, are organizations walking the walk and not just being performative with what they choose to share in […]
Difficult Conversation- Do they get easier?
Difficult Conversation- Do they get easier? I’ve been involved in a lot of difficult conversations, both personal and professional. While they say practice makes perfect, I’m not sure that difficult conversations get much easier over time. With each new awkward situation or workplace challenge that I have encountered, I’ve had to think about how to […]
Team Member Shout Out-Lauren
Team Member Shout Out- Lauren It’s time for the sweet sounds of summer! Did you know that both listening to and creating music can positively impact your mood and mental health? Classical and other music that has a tempo of 60 beats per minute increases your brain’s efficiency in processing information, while other types of […]
Team Member Shout Out
Team Member Shout Out Many grant writers and fundraising professionals have unusual career paths. In fact, it’s probably true that there are as many paths to a fundraising career as there are nonprofit fundraisers. Today, RBW Strategy’s Team Member Shout-Out acknowledges Jennie Miller, one of our colleagues with an even more unique journey into her […]
Active Listening
Active Listening #DifficultConversations are necessary for a variety of reasons, including unmet expectations, missed deadlines, etc. It can be hard to stay focused when involved in an awkward conversation, but Active Listening is one way to engage well in these conversations. Active Listening involves several important components: – Truly listening to the other’s words, not […]
Leadership Lessons
Leadership Lessons When I was an independent consultant, I didn’t have to think about a team, other than my clients who worked in groups or departments. But as RBW Strategy has grown and I have stepped into more of a leadership role, team member management has become essential. The same is true for so many […]
Difficult Conversations
Difficult Conversations Since I was a child, I have always found different ways to avoid confrontation. Whether it is a personal or professional matter, I often overthink the situation. Then when I actually have the difficult conversation, 90% of the time I realize, “That wasn’t as bad as I thought.” Have you read “Difficult Conversations: […]
Do not look at where you fell but where you slipped
Do not look at where you fell but where you slipped There’s a classic proverb: “Do not look at where you fell but where you slipped.” It has resonated with me for many years, but it has taken on new meaning as I am almost halfway through my first year as a Chief Operating Officer. […]
Developing your Application
Developing your Application When partnering with other nonprofits, how do you determine which agency is best to lead the collaboration? You’ll need to have a frank discussion about which agency has the best management capabilities in fund tracking, program evaluation, and outcome metrics. Examine which agency is most prepared to act as fiscal agent, receiving […]
