INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION: FROM MINDY'S DESK
Step into a world of unique perspectives and powerful insights with Mindy Muller, CFRE, President/CEO of CDP. Drawing from years of hands-on experience in the nonprofit and social entrepreneurship sphere, Mindy shares authentic, thought-provoking wisdom that will energize your mission and refresh your outlook.
Whether you're seeking encouragement, inspiration, or a fresh take on familiar challenges, "From Mindy" offers the genuine guidance you need to navigate the distinctive landscape of nonprofit leadership.
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Understanding the Charity Ladder
Understanding the Charity Ladder is an insightful and thought-provoking concept and also a training that we offer at CDP.
Let's get real about stewardship and sustainability.
CDP's tag-line for nonprofits is "Get organized. Get funded." Be sustainable. We encourage nonprofits to work toward the long-term viability of their nonprofits. Resource development is a marathon, not a sprint.
Partnerships are Key.
Partnerships are a two-way street and we need to be actively looking for ways to connect to be helped and help others.
Character counts most.
According to Nonprofit Quarterly the average nonprofit executive director stays six years. For new nonprofits? It's less than two years.
Connection does not equal relationship.
Relationship results from cultivating connection. Connection gets you in the door but it doesn't give you carte blanche access. For example,
See people.
See people. See the helpers (as Mr Rogers said). See those who are working in the trenches, in the background and without fanfare. A few people…