Under the Elm by The Philanthropic Advisory™

In this episode of Under the Elm, we wrap up the Four=Part Series on Agency Thinking and Self-Efficacy in Nonprofit Work by focusing specifically on what High-Agency Fundraising looks like.

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In this episode of Under the Elm, we explore the Four Levers of Self-Efficacy and discuss practical steps for improved fundraiser performance.

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In this episode of Under the Elm, part two of a four-part series on agency thinking and self-efficacy in nonprofit work. We look at where agency erosion comes from — specifically, the three structural features of nonprofit environments making it part... more

In this episode of Under the Elm, we start a 4-part series on Agency Thinking & Self Efficacy in Nonprofit Work. We begin with The Problem Nobody Names.

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In this episode of Under the Elm, we discuss the strategic vision that makes the entire development program coherent: understanding what kind of donor relationships an organization is building and why the distinction matters for long-term sustainabil... more

In this episode of Under the Elm, we explore what it means when a major donor says NO to an ask and decode the specific type of Nos fundraisers may receive, understanding why the instinctive response to a No is almost always the wrong one.

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This episode of Under the Elm is perhaps the most counterintuitive, as it argues that campaign failure is almost never caused by what happens during the campaign. It's a must-listen for those preparing to launch a Capital Campaign.

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This episode of Under the Elm addresses one of the most common identity conflicts in nonprofit development: the discomfort of feeling like you are pursuing a relationship for transactional reasons. It's a topic that keeps gifted, mission-driven peopl... more