How to Take Time Off (and Actually Come Back Better)

Taking time off should be simple. But for a lot of high-performing professionals, it isn’t. You’re not just managing your schedule, you’re managing guilt. You’re not just prepping your out-of-office, you’re navigating identity. You want the break, but you also want to feel indispensable. I’ve been there. Early in my career, I measured my worth […]

If the job description says “must have access to 7- or 8-figure donors,” run.

by Annalisa Holcombe, Founder & Principal Consultant I’ve been fundraising for a long time. And I’ve seen a lot of job descriptions over the years. But there’s one type of line that still stops me cold. It usually goes something like this: “Ideal candidate has access to 7- and 8-figure donors.” That one sentence tells […]