QUICK SHOT: Become Change-Ready, Change-Capable, and Change-Driven for Success
“The riskiest thing we can do is just maintain the status quo.” – Bob Iger, The Walt Disney Company I’m a perpetual student of success. Over the past several months,…
Michael Tomlinson
Leaders, are you ready?
Here’s the Most Important Question of 2021 We’re all leading something – people, processes, products or services. And in that critical component of our professional roles, we must wear trifocals,…
QUICK SHOT: Foundations can become Cause Champions too! Building relationships first is key to landing grants.
Years ago, my wife Kelly shared with me a new entrepreneurial calling – she wanted to open and operate her own beauty salon. After spending most of her professional career…
QUICK SHOT: Get the facts on Donor Advised Funds in 2021!
In the summer of 2020, I directed our attention to bright spots in nonprofit fundraising that were taking place in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. In conversations with…
Leading the Charge in 2021
How to get your team on board with whatever lies ahead in another uncertain year It’s 2021, y’all. Finally. Can I get an Amen?! It would be great if the…
Faithful people “Show Up” big time when it matters most!
As a member of the Giving Institute, I collaborate with leaders from all sectors of philanthropy in America. It provides a unique perspective into what’s driving or challenging giving –…
