“The most dangerous phrase in our language is, ‘we’ve always done it this way’.” (Admiral Grace Hopper). Well, guess what?! …
Let’s Talk Boundaries
Brene Brown says, “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” There has …
Leading in Pajamas
Blakely is often asked how we have such a great corporate culture, and what do we do to keep it …
4 Keys to Successful Client/Agency Relationships
“At the end of the day — it’s always about the relationship — between you and the donor, between …
TOP 4 LIGHTBULB MOMENTS FROM IFC 2019
We are hot off the plane from IFC 2019, and it was another year of amazing sessions, masterclasses, workshops, networking …
CHANGE BY DESIGN: WEATHERING THE STORM WITH YOUR TEAM (NOT AT THEIR EXPENSE)
Change happens in every organization. And I’m not talking about the ‘disruptive,’ buzzword kind of change. I mean change as …
GROWING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW STARTS TODAY.
These days there’s a lot of talk about “future leaders” and “the next generation of fundraisers,” but what are we …
MAKING THE MAGIC – THE KEY INGREDIENTS TO A SUCCESSFUL CLIENT/AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
With Guest Blogger Laurie Buske Director of Resource Development, Cuso International What people in your professional life make a real …
Culture is Key
October marks my one year anniversary of working at Blakely and what a great year it has been! As I …