Managing Up
“Managing up” is one of the most crucial skills you can develop as a fundraiser. Being good at managing up will continue to serve you throughout your career, whether you’re just starting out, or you’re moving into the role of CEO or Executive Director.
Here are some of my favorite resources to help you influence decision makers at all levels of your organization - I hope you find them helpful!
Slide Deck: Managing Up: Getting Your Board and Boss to say YES!
In this workshop, you'll learn practical strategies to help you influence decision makers at all levels of your organization - and we’ll work to create a simple action plan to help your board and boss to say YES to growing your fundraising together!
Please note this is the PDF slide deck the reference of live workshop participants - coming soon to a conference near you!
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5 crucial questions you need to ask when managing up
It’s so common to feel like you’re facing some really big challenges when it comes to managing up.
In this post, I explain what exactly I mean by managing up, and give 5 questions you can ask yourself to bring greater clarity to this valuable process.Â
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3 habits of Influential FundraisersÂ
Increasing your influence can be a powerful tool in managing up. Â
Read on to to discover how to use the power of influence to raise more money for your mission - and the simple habits you can practice to increase your influence at your organization, with your donors, and beyond.
Manage Up: The Power of MindsetÂ
Managing up effectively starts with your own mindset.
Read on to find out how a mindset shift can transform your approach with donors from hesitant to confident engagement, ultimately leading to stronger relationships.Â
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