The Big Oops: Our Guide to Recovering Gracefully
I have a confession. I made a mistake. A few weeks ago, we sent out an email to over 20,000 DRG subscribers—all addressed to “Ashley.”...
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6 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations
Do you love to have tough but necessary conversations? Let me ask you this—have you avoided having a tough but necessary conversation...
Donor Relations and the Curse of Competence
Hey there team DRG—on a personal note, I’m back in the saddle and grateful to everyone that has supported me and my family these past...
How to Gain Experience You Don’t Have
The dilemma of not having enough experience is an age-old problem. Maybe you went to college and studied in the field for your job of...
How to Use Your Donor Relations Skills to Land Your Dream Job
Are you looking for a new job? Maybe it’s a promotion you’re seeking, or you’re looking for a more supportive culture, or it’s time to...
7 Easy Ways to Prepare For the Next Step in Your Career
When was the last time you set aside a few hours to pause and take a personal assessment of your work and your career goals? Knowing who...
Fostering Allies in Donor Relations: 3 Reasons Why + 3 Ways to Get Started
We’ve all heard of the importance of building a professional network, and from gaining valuable career insights to learning the inside...
Stop Being the "Work Wife"! How to Say "No"
Let’s face it—most of us donor relations professionals are people pleasers. But often times, our kindness and can-do attitudes get us...
Documentation: Why It’s Important and What You Should Start Documenting Now
How often have you been frustrated because there’s always laundry to do? Well, documentation is a lot like laundry. And if you have been...
How to Successfully Transition from Team Member to Team Leader
By Colton Withers ’Tis the season for annual performance review! As a former people leader, I always had trouble reducing people’s work...
Fundraising Is Life: Leadership Lessons From Ted Lasso
By Lynne Wester Ted Lasso is ending this year and many of us are heartbroken. Along the way we have learned and laughed, but we also have...
You Belong At the Table: 5 Tips To Help You Overcome Imposter Syndrome
By Avery G. Howard For years we've heard Donor Relations professionals talk about having a seat at the table. Being a part of the...
Living A Life of Gratitude: 4 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn from Thai Culture
By Lynne Wester Travel changes you—it makes you a different and often better human. I've had the privilege to travel a lot in my life,...
9 Ways to Fight Burnout and Support Your Team
By Christine McGuire Everyone deals with burnout at some point in their career– it is inevitable, but as a leader, you can offer support...
How To Work With The Logical Left-Brained People On Your Team
By Angie Joens So I have a confession—I'm not very technical. Ok, there, I said it. I struggle with my phone, my apple watch, my remotes,...
Your Inner Child Has a Place at Work—Be Curious and Ask Those Questions
By Liz Menne We have all been around a child (or two) who asks a run of “Why?” about some mundane topic. At that moment, the constant...
Collaboration is Not Just a Buzz Word
By Christine McGuire Every year there is a different saying or buzz word that everyone is using. For the past few years, we've been busy...
10 Steps to Developing a Growth Mindset
By Angie Joens I just returned from Europe—it was a summer trip with some of my favorite people in the world. It was also the first time...
Resistance is Futile: 4 Strategies for Overcoming Opposition to New Ideas
By Matthew S. Helmer At the DRG Group, we’re passionate about promoting and teaching best practices while also providing sparks of...
Don't Stress! 12 Ways to Relax During Chaotic Times
By the DRG Group How are you doing today? Take moment to check in with yourself before you continue reading. Are you stressed, burnt out,...
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