Give and Take

Interruptions Tweets Social Media
Personal Development
Viken Mikaelian

Workus Interruptus

Endless texts, tweets, emails, calls, chats, IMs, Facebook updates… A barely digested cacophony of overwhelmingly irrelevant mind-trash, all uncontrolled by you, all buzzing and vibrating and robbing you of the attention you need to get your work done.

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For Donors
Viken Mikaelian

Major Gift Solicitation Basics

Major gift solicitation is an art that can make or break your fundraising goals. This guide can help you increase your chances of receiving a major donation. 

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Career Change
Viken Mikaelian

Are we Tribalistic in Nature?

Throughout my years of study in marketing, sociology and anthropology, I‘ve come to conclude that as a species we are basically tribal in nature.  It can take the form of political, religious, racial, sexual, economic, nationalistic, educational and many other forms of tribalism and can either divide us or connect us.

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Fundraising Consulting
Viken Mikaelian

How to Get Started as a Fundraising Consultant

There are thousands of independent fundraising consultants working in the field today, ranging from strategy consultants to direct mail copywriters to grantwriters.  While there is lots of opportunity for consultants, it can be hard to get started. If you’re a fundraiser looking to become a fundraising consultant, use these tips to get started.

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Negotiate Your Salary
Career Change
Samantha Ganser

Negotiating a Nonprofit Job Offer: 5 Tips for Receiving What You’re Worth

You just nailed the final interview for a major gifts officer position at the nonprofit of your dreams. Everything feels ideal: the nonprofit serves in a causal area you’re passionate about, the team seems driven and welcoming, and the role perfectly blends the use of your current skill set with skills you’re determined to learn. There’s just one problem: the salary is just not right.

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Be Proactive
Job Promotion
Viken Mikaelian

The Secret to Being More Proactive at Work

What does your workday look like? Maybe you’re productive and engaged. Maybe you’re working hard but accomplishing little because you’re usually cleaning up after the things that happened yesterday.

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