Resilient Leaders Drive Successful Outcomes with Thoughtful Communications
4 key principles to becoming a thoughtful communicator in VUCA times. From Michael J. Tomlinson (MT), CEO and President, BDI “Success is not final, failure is not fatal – it…
Nonprofits & Philanthropy
The 3 Business Trends Thriving Organizations Have in Common
Findings from the 2023 CEO Consortium From Michael J. Tomlinson (MT), CEO and President, BDI One of the greatest challenges of leadership is knowing where to focus. Zoom out too…
3 External Factors CEOs Need to Focus on in 2023
Recommendations from the recent CEO Consortium From Michael J. Tomlinson (MT), CEO and President, BDI “Every year we start at zero.” While that may sound like staring up at a…
5 Tips for Nonprofit Storytelling Interviews
Your guide to gathering great stories for fundraising! By Courtney Hamilton, Writer One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a fundraising writer is this: People give to people,…
QUICK SHOT: From Volunteer to Donor: Engagement Strategies & Tips
Grow your nonprofit’s volunteer program for lasting support What’s the first step to inspiring generosity in your community? For me, the first step was becoming a volunteer. Getting involved and…
Why Resilient Leaders Make Imperfect Decisions
A 4-part framework for making decisions in uncertain times From Michael J. Tomlinson (MT), CEO and President, BDI “On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information needed…
