Reflecting on 2012, With a Sigh of Relief

So here's a reason to give yourself a high five. You made mistakes, but the good work your nonprofit does was still funded and the world is a better place as a result. Yeah, you!

You kept your head (most of the time) when crises were brewing
Oh, the tough life of a fundraiser. We finally get a vacation, and a major disaster that impacts our work occurs — and we find ourselves on our cell phones rallying the troops. (I once planned an entire response to a major disaster in between runs on the ski slope. Bet you have a similar story.)