I've been guilty myself. There is great criticism and consternation now about leaders in Washington "kicking the can down the road." It seems many of the tough decisions are deferred to someone else. And most often, they leave damages for others to fix along the way.
So, I must confess. I know it's often hard to make tough decisions. Even the obvious ones can sometimes be difficult. I've put off challenging decisions at great expense to me — and most often increased stress and decreased results.
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Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.