Leadership Deep Dive

In this episode, Janice Cunning talks with Margaret Katz Cann about saboteurs in the non profit sector. Margaret shares some personal stories of her saboteurs and how they affected her personal and professional life.  You can read Margaret’s thought-provoking post on the Leadership Deep Dive blog here. Our challenge this week is to take the […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Amanda Day and Kimberly Hays de Muga from the Fundraising Hayday podcast. They share some secrets to successful grant writing. Amanda and Kimberly offer real-life examples of grant myths and how to navigate through them. You can read their post on the Leadership Deep […]

In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and David Langiulli talk with keynote speaker and best-selling author Peter Docker.   Peter explains the difference between taking a position and choosing a stand.  He shares some leadership skills that helped him succeed in the Royal Airforce and as a father. Peter challenges listeners to find one position they […]

In this episode,  Margaret Katz Cann and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with professional coach Lisa Hallee. Lisa talks about the “Marathon of Fundraising” and the dangerous risk of running yourself into the ground. She dives into her personal experience of the capital fundraising campaign that nearly killed her and she shares some tips and tricks […]

In this bonus episode, the Leadership Deep Dive team explore four pain points that are common in the nonprofit sector. In our work with clients, we commonly see these struggles: the squeeze between front line work and management responsibilities overwhelm from doing a lot with limited resources reluctance to have challenging conversations ambiguity and a […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Margaret Katz Cann and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Amy Mauser of Team Kat & Mouse. Amy recalls how […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Janice and David talk with Christal Cherry about what it takes to be a board member of a high-functioning nonprofit […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Tanya Rumble and Mariya Yurukova about being advocates for equity, diversity, […]

If you are enjoying the show, you can help us continue to bring thoughtful content with a monthly or annual contribution. This supports our production costs and keeps the show ad-free. Make a contribution today. In this episode, David Langiulli, and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Sharon Kitroser about her sales career and lessons she […]

In this episode, Margaret and David speak with Anne Murphy about navigating power dynamics in fundraising. Anne is the Senior Director of the Division of Business and Engineering at Oregon State University Foundation and the founder of Fundraise Without Fear. Anne walks us through several different scenarios where these power differentials were in play, including […]

In this episode, our good friend and colleague from Dartmouth, Kate Norton talks with Janice and David about trailblazing a new path inward. Kate shares how that journey led her to venture out from her “zones of competence and excellence” into her “zone of genius.” She describes how that journey can be uncomfortable at times, […]

In this bonus episode, the Leadership Deep Dive team talk about the transition from sole-contributor to manager. It can be extraordinarily challenging. A misstep can be particularly harmful to the organization and your career. In order to successfully make this transition, you will need to embrace the learning required to grow into your new role.  […]

In this episode, Michelle and Janice talk with Kimberley MacKenzie, the founder and CEO of The Intersection, a social enterprise focused on candid conversations and meaningful connections. Kimberley shares some personal stories about influencing change in fundraising. She talks about fundraising as a team sport and ways to have better outcomes and builds alliances. Kimberley […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Wanda Deschamps, founder and principal of Liberty Co. We explore what neurodiversity encompasses, Wanda’s own journey to her autism diagnosis at midlife, and how leaders can embrace neurodiversity at work. Wanda encourages us to follow #InclusionRevolution on your social media platforms to continue to learn and connect. [&#8...

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann offer three essential fundraising skills that will help you be a better fundraiser. These include advanced listening, how we see donors, and how to be agile and nimble. You can read David and Margaret’’s post on the Leadership Deep Dive Blog Our resource this week to […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann talk with John Torget (the Associate Vice President of Advancement at Virginia Tech) about being a leader in transition. John shares what happened when he was unexpectedly asked to take on a new role at the University amid the pandemic and how he navigated the situation.   […]

In this bonus episode, Michelle Maloy Dillon and Janice Cunning talk with Dawn Marie Schlegel, Associate VP, Donor Relations and Engagement at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Michelle coaches Dawn Marie as she describes a current challenge she is experiencing in her work. Our free resource is 10 Questions That Empower Teams tip sheet.   If […]

In this episode, Michelle Maloy Dillon and David Langiulli talk with Pat Mather, Dean of the College of Engineering at Bucknell University. Pat shares what it’s like to hire an executive coach for leaders in higher ed. He describes what prompted him to hire a coach and what he has learned along the way. Pat […]

In this episode of the Leadership Deep Dive podcast, Sue McCoy joins us to talk about the challenging balancing act between fundraising and management.

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann speak with Brent Barootes, President and CEO of the Partnership Group Sponsorship Specialists. We talk about the differences between corporate sponsorships and philanthropy, and how nonprofits can reframe their thinking about corporate relationship building to create bigger and better partnerships. You can read Brent’s blog on […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Margaret Katz Cann speak with Meena Das, Fundraising Analytics Consultant. We talk about how diversifying your personal brand can support your career growth, including using LinkedIn effectively.  Meena challenges listeners to carve out 2 hours each Friday to grow their network by reaching out and having discussions with new […]

In this episode, David Langiulli and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Amy Varga, President of the Varga Group. First, we talk about why leaders need rest for success. For instance, Amy shares different ways that we can create space in our busy day. This helps us manage stress and live a more whole life. Finally, […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Michelle Maloy Dillon talk with Paul Nazareth, Vice President of Education and Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). We talk about how creating your own personal board of directors can support your career growth. This board goes beyond the usual mentor role and can include peers, […]

In this episode, Janice Cunning and Margaret Katz Cann talk with Nneka Allen, Camila Pereira, and Nicole Salmon about their new book, Collecting Courage. We explore how they began collecting the stories of black fundraisers, and the ways those stories are about their joy, pain, freedom, and love — and how they experience success and […]

The whole Leadership Deep Dive team gathers for this final episode of 2020. David Langiulli, Janice Cunning, Margaret Katz Cann, and Michelle Maloy Dillon are grateful that our work gives us a unique perspective on the nonprofit sector. We reflect on themes that we saw emerge this year and how coaching and personal development work […]