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A Message from Our CEO, Catherine Heitz New In RSC Associates’ recent “Fundraising Growth Now!” podcast featuring Susan Howlett and her transformative book, “Boards on Fire!”, Susan delivers a refreshingly clear and actionable approach to empowering nonprofit Boards. If you haven’t yet listened, here’s a glimpse of what you’ll hear: Ø Simplify to Amplify: Break complex challenges into manageable, actionable steps to engage and empower Board members effectively. Ø Ignite Passion: Foster enthusiasm by aligning Board activities with their personal passions and your mission’s goals. Ø Stay Focused on Impact: Prioritize high-impact actions that drive meaningful results for your organization. These principles and more provide a roadmap to transform your Board into an energized and effective team. Click below to learn more about this thought-provoking interview. LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/d6Mh3UM6 LEARN MORE: SUSAN'S STRATEGIES https://lnkd.in/dy27hgBa BECAUSE REVENUE GROWTH IS THE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SUCCESS Arts organizations are rapidly evolving, but one constant remains: the need for ever-increasing revenue results. An RSC Associates partnership is your gateway to revenue growth. Ready to learn more about how your organization could benefit? LEARN MORE: https://www.rscrevenue.com #fundraisinggrowthnow #artsandculture #orchestra #fundraising #philanthropy #arts #leadership #development #performingarts #artsconsultants #consultants

Last week I spent 4 days with other Catholic Founders, CEOs, and non-profit leaders at the SENT Ventures Summit in Forth Worth, TX with some amazing folks like Jeff Schiefelbein, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and Alex at Hallow. Thank you to John Cannon for your visionary leadership to make this conference and organization come to life. The theme of the conference was “Build Like a Saint!” If you want your business or organization to last 500+ years, you may want to consider emulating the strategies of saintly builders like St. Benedict (1500 years), St. Francis (800+ years), or St. Dominic (800+ years). One of my favorite messages from founders/CEOs at the conference was from Alex Jones, founder of the Hallow App. Essentially his message was “surrender to God” and entrust the results to Him and He will do amazing things that you could never do on your own. If you want to truly build like a saint with lasting joy and impact, you must surrender your company, organization, and ultimately your life to God. Come Holy Spirit! 📸Here are the six key characteristics of Saint Founders:

How do you capture attention to attract prospects, support and revenue? Here is Storytelling Tip #9 -- "Create a Catchy Opening." I'm happy to share two short stories with you... from our award-winning patient safety film to this month's Streetwise article -- "A Conversation with a Lifelong Friend of Dr. King, Jr.: Meet Rev. Clyde Brooks. I invite you to participate in a 30-day challenge of sharing your tips too! You're welcome to join my Facebook group - https://lnkd.in/g8H_arXK or https://lnkd.in/gyzSgFgv And to all #DifferenceMakers -- both #cause-focused leaders and #nonprofits, remember -- you can make a bigger impact through the power of your story! #DifferenceMakersMedia #yourstoriesmatter #makingadifference #BeTheOne

I'm so excited to be able to open up this "AI for Nonprofits 101" session to the public! Wednesday July 17 2pm ET. www.FCNY.org/aiwebinar The session is also great for teams of nonprofit colleagues who want some common language and understanding on AI. I'll write more about this soon - but finding safe and incremental ways to use AI is about equity and efficiency. AI helps staff of many different backgrounds elevate their contributions. And efficiency means doing more with less. Efficiency is necessary to fight staff burnout or to serve more clients, better, with the same sized grants and contracts. #EfficiencyIsSocialJustice

We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate our cohort 2 member, Manuel Campbell, for receiving the GOOD TROUBLE MAKER award presented by No Grease Inc! As the CEO of ASPIRE Community Capital, Manuel's dedication to transforming lives and empowering the small business community is truly inspiring. Your commitment to making a difference is what "good trouble" is all about. Keep shining! #bscifamily #leadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadership #authenticity #leadershipskills #authenticleadership #executiveleadership #leadershippipeline #blackleadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadershipdevelopment #blacknonprofitleaders

Here’s my final post for 2024 from Lead Like Big Mama! Includes a list of grant opportunities for #nonprofits! What a year it’s been!!! Thanks for joining me. #NonprofitManagement #LeadershipCoaching #IntergenerationalCommunication #BoardDevelopment #EmotionalMaturity #MacroSocialWork #GrantWriting

The Power of Building Relationships In the world of grants, relationships are often the missing link between an idea and the funding to make it thrive. Nichelle Browne, co-founder of The Landmark Kids, shared how intentional relationship-building with the Youngstown Business Incubator unlocked a $50,000 grant that is now fueling their mission to expand kids’ imaginations globally. By seeking advice and support long before asking for funding, Nichelle exemplifies how preparation and trust can lead to transformational opportunities. This story reminds us that success isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about fostering genuine connections and executing with intention. Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/exjRFWBX Learn more about Landmark Kids: https://lnkd.in/egAT5gvm How have relationships helped you achieve a goal? Share your thoughts in the comments! Want to learn about grants? Two Virtual Trainings Happening in January: Part 1: https://lnkd.in/e4-cbENi Part 2: https://lnkd.in/eXg5xhvB #Grants #RelationshipBuilding #SuccessStory #Leadership #NonprofitImpact #FundingOpportunities #Socialentrepernuership

6️⃣ key learnings on how to collaborate for systems change Philanthropic foundations are joining forces to tackle grand challenges and enhance their impact. In today's #IbyIMD brain circuit, Peter Vogel and Malgorzata (Gosia) Smulowitz share six simple strategies for organizations aiming to build successful partnerships: 1️⃣ Embrace trial and error – Start without a rigid plan, and let the partnership evolve through experimentation. 2️⃣ Bring decision-makers to the table – Ensure key leaders are involved from the start to keep things moving efficiently. 3️⃣ Choose like-minded partners – Collaborate with those who share your goals and values. 4️⃣ Set clear boundaries – Define roles to avoid overlaps and confusion. 5️⃣ Trust your partners and take risks together – Successful partnerships require trust and mutual risk-taking. 6️⃣ Appoint a dedicated coordinator – A coordinator ensures alignment and keeps the partnership on track. Click to read more: https://bit.ly/4eNotCG #IMDImpact

In addition to sharing our own strategies & tips that enabled us to successfully grow to the largest VA company in the US, Nicole and I have also pulled lessons from interviews with other CEOs. Companies range across industries, including for-profit, nonprofit, consulting, construction, finance and more. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a different strategy, from ourselves and other leaders profiled. Readers have real-life examples to glean actionable steps to take, as well as inspiration that these obstacles are surmountable. https://ow.ly/qA7H50RkLuf

This season isn't just about closing chapters or starting new ones-- it's about carrying forward everything we've learned. The lessons, the triumphs and even the challenges shape us into who we are today. As we step into the new year, honor your journey and embrace what's ahead with the strength and wisdom you've gained. #MondayMotivation #NewYearReflection #NonprofitConsultants #GrowthMindset