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Lead Like Big Mama
Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Lasting Impact
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Tapping into $59 Trillion: How Nonprofits Can Prepare for a Generational WealthTransfer
As the wealth of the Baby Boomer generation transitions to Generation X and Millennials, nonprofits face an unprecedented opportunity to...
May 6, 20248 min read


Building Generational Wealth: Beyond Financial Riches
Generationally speaking, the average age of a nonprofit donor is somewhere between a Boomer (1946 – 1964) and the Matures/Silent...
Apr 29, 20247 min read


Ten Ways to Get Involved with Grant Writing Without Writing
You’re just curious about the grant writing process, but don’t want to be a grant writer, there are several ways to get involved. Whether...
Apr 22, 20248 min read


Three Paths to Becoming a Grant Writer
Over the years, I’ve taught several courses about how to write grants. Teaching the basic foundations, the grant writing process, and...
Apr 15, 20249 min read


Becoming a Nonprofit Grant Writer: Considerations
While writing grants for nonprofit organizations can be a demanding role, it offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to...
Apr 8, 20249 min read


My Road to Nonprofit Grant Writing: Exposure is Key
This month in preparation for my free webinar: “Diversify Your Fundraising Toolbox”, I will highlight a series of posts, resources, and...
Apr 1, 20247 min read


Confessions from a Boomer Parent: Navigating Our Leadership Lessons
I need to deal with the number 70. I am turning 70. Thankfully, I got some insight from a dear high school classmate who turned 70 in...
Mar 25, 20248 min read


Revisiting My “What’s My Why” List.
In a recent post, I posed the “what is your why” question in relation to why a person would want to join your board or get involved with...
Mar 18, 20247 min read


The Evolution of Big Mama: From Traditional/Silent Generation (Born 1925 - 1945)to the Boomer Generation (Born 1946-1964)
This week let's take a delightful journey through time and explore the fascinating evolution of Big Mama. Who is Big Mama? For starters,...
Mar 11, 20247 min read


Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Relationships Between Millennial & Generation X Nonprofit Leaders and Boomer & Silent Generation Board Members
You are the director of a non-profit organization. It is time for your meeting with the Board. It’s 5:30 PM. You’ve been up since dawn. A...
Mar 4, 20248 min read


10 Lessons in Leadership: What “Big Mamas” Can Teach Us About Nonprofit Leadership
Leadership is a skill that requires a unique blend of qualities such as empathy, communication, and resilience. No matter your age or...
Feb 26, 20248 min read


Just Keep On Living
Monday, February 19, 2024, marks a special day in my life. Born on this date, 100 years ago, was my late mother affectionately known by...
Feb 19, 20246 min read
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