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The Fundraising Leadership Podcast is for managers and leaders who want to advance their careers, develop essential management skills, and grow their leadership capacity.
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The term authenticity in leadership gets talked about a lot. In this episode, David and Margaret break it down a bit more. Margaret shared an anecdote about someone who created a plaster mask of their face and painted both sides. Many of us have given some thought to how we think we show up–or the […]
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When was the last time you gave yourself permission to retreat? In this thoughtful episode, David and Margaret explore the transformative power of stepping away. During the recording of the podcast, David was mid-way through his own retreat. He took a few days for himself to travel to the mountains of Colorado (one of his […]
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Margaret and David welcome guest Graeme Watt, a principal at Anthem Creative, to discuss the “Great Collision” of tech and traditionally late adopters in the nonprofit sector. Graeme’s career has straddled both nonprofit and for-profit work — and has kept a close eye on the adoption of technology — or lack thereof — that may […]
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What is the impact of ignoring versus naming the elephant in the room? Margaret reported that she had hoped to feel energized and rested after the 3-day Labor Day weekend. But thanks to a run-in with a (metaphoric) elephant, that’s not what happened. In this episode, David and Margaret share how those elephants — in […]
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Summer’s Over … David and Margaret explored the dynamics of heading back-to-school — including the anxiety. They noticed that the parents they have had contact with seem to sometimes experience more anxiety than their children at the prospect of school starting up again, even as the children’s transition back to school is often smooth. And […]
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547 Requests for Juice: Annoying or Funny? Margaret and David discussed the importance of finding gifts and opportunities in difficult circumstances. The topic for this podcast came from a post Margaret wrote for LinkedIn. The story was about her then-toddler son’s persistent request for juice that felt quite trying at the time, but ultimately became […]
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David and Margaret dive into the ways that Leadership and Emotional Intelligence can help when relationships get hard. They announced a free masterclass on June 4th, 2025, to provide tools for improving emotional awareness and communication. Reading the Space Margaret shares that for the recording of the podcast, she is wearing an orange sticky note. […]
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Margaret and David discuss David’s new book, “Using Your Mind for a Healthier and Happier Life.” David’s most recent book is a series of short essays inspired by Buddhist teachings. It blends principles of psychology, mindfulness, and leadership to provide actionable strategies that foster happiness, health, and resilience in life. Nuggets of Wisdom, Nuggets of […]
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Choice in Personal Growth and Leadership Margaret and guest and fellow fundraising professional Jenny Mitchell address the power of choice and its impact on personal growth, leadership and decision-making. The conversation opened with the age-old nonprofit challenge about how navigating board relationships is challenging for most nonprofit leaders. They explored how choice can help these […]
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David and Margaret and their special guest, Amy Daughters, tackle the dying art of using handwritten letters to foster relationships. Wait, like handwritten letters? With a pen? These days, kids can’t even read cursive. They don’t know where to put stamps on an envelope. It might be a dying art. But our hosts want our […]
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Dealing with the Death of a Loved One In this episode, David and Margaret discussed the topic of dealing with the death of a loved one — an admittedly uncomfotable topic. Margaret had just learned about the death of a person she cared deeply about — and was feeling the loss. Margaret shared that her […]
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With People, slow is fast and fast is slow David and Margaret discussed the significance of Stephen Covey’s saying, “With people, slow is fast and fast is slow.” Inspired by David’s slow recover from knee surgery — including his choice of entertainment during his convalescence — our hosts talk about what “slow” might mean. David […]
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Embracing Disruptive Events: The Paradox of Planned Disruption Embracing disruptive events and emotions? How in the world is one supposed to do that? In the episode, as David prepares for an upcoming surgery, David and Margaret have a look at the seeming paradox of planned disruptive events. Examples might include a surgery or significant life […]
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What’s in your 2024 rearview mirror and 2025 windshield? This episode takes a look backwards in 2024 (the rearview mirror) and what’s ahead (through the windshield) for 2025. Margaret and David aren’t fans of making resolutions. But they are all about being intentional about who you want to BE in the coming year. Tune in […]
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In this episode, David and Margaret discuss the power of bringing your heart to work. “Empathy Techniques” vs. Genuine Empathy Our hosts heard the term “empathy techniques” recently while listening to a refresh of the Positive Intelligence programs — and felt compelled to double click on this concept. How is an empathy technique different from […]
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David and Margaret share their strategies for dealing with uncertainty and making decisions. How DO leaders make decisions, particularly when the stakes are high? The conversation originated from David’s process when he and his wife had to decide whether or not to evacuate as Hurricane Milton approached. As a resident of the West Coast of […]
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Taking on challenges: what goes into whether you say yes or no? David and Margaret discussed their experiences with taking on challenges. They talk about how to evaluate their feasibility and impact. Taking on Challenges: Jumping into Really Cold Water … and a Big Social Media Goal David shared his experiences with taking on a […]
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Here’s a sometimes shocking concept: when someone makes a request of you, you can say “yes,” “no,” or make a “counteroffer.” That is the power of choice. And people are sometimes quite surprised by this concept. David and Margaret dive into the importance of making and accepting requests in personal and professional relationships. They explore the […]
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Michelle, Margaret, and David discussed their experiences dealing with exhaustion and depletion. It’s hard for them — and many others to balance personal responsibilities with professional leadership roles. And sometimes it feels even more challenging as one ages. David shared his recent experiences with moving, which felt exhausting and overwhelming. And both Michelle and Margaret […]
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Ever wondered what unleashing your inner second grader could teach you about leadership? And fundraising? It turns out quite a bit! When we become adults, we want to look good and avoid looking bad. We become complex. We move away from who we were as children. But children offer raw and unfiltered perspectives. They offer […]
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