Category: Self Improvement & Career

Thinking of Switching Jobs?
Self Improvement & Career
Viken Mikaelian

Thinking of Switching Jobs?

There is a perception that many fundraisers are job-hoppers, never staying in one role or with one organization for long.

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10 Habits of Successful People
Self Improvement & Career
Viken Mikaelian

10 Habits of Successful People

Here are ten tips that I’ve developed by studying — and emulating — the habits of people who live the good life.

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Future of Planned Giving
Giving
Viken Mikaelian

Future of Planned Giving

  Wondering What’s Ahead? Stop speculating and find out what the movement to merge planned giving with major gifts and principal gifts really means. Download our special report [PDF; instant free download]. Our panel of six industry experts covers topics including, “What are the pros and cons of a merge?” “What are the implications for planned giving as a specialty?” “When is it time to ‘outsource’ gift planning?” and “What can the car industry teach the philanthropy sector? Jeff Comfort Camilyn Leone, Esq. Dr. Scott Janney Scott Lumpkin Lisa Repko Lynne Ierardi, JD   Download our Special Report. Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Janney for conducting the interviews. New to planned giving? Learn how gift planning vehicles work (a 100 mile high review with videos). Or purchase The Ultimate Quick Reference Planned Giving Pocket Guide. Categories: Giving, Self Improvement

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Don’t Look at the Wall
Planned Giving Marketing
Viken Mikaelian

Don’t Look at the Wall

Two great quotes from Mario Andretti: “If everything seems under control you are not going fast enough.” and “Don’t look at the wall.”

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On Productivity, Planned Giving and Your Career
Planned Giving Marketing
Viken Mikaelian

On Productivity, Planned Giving and Your Career

Do you set daily goals? Do you think multitasking is helpful? Do you know the difference between motion and action? These 8 hacks will get your productivity — and your career — energized.

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How to Be Massively Productive
Effective fundraising
Brent Hafele

How to Be Massively Productive

What is the single biggest excuse people use to not do things they say they want to do? Wait for it… (No pun intended.) “I don’t have time.” We’re about to blow that excuse away.

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