Mike Meyers

Husband. Father. Story-teller. Crafter of Voice and Messaging. Partner @nonprofitdna

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

I've never seen a donor survey where they complained about being "over thanked." Make sure you're showing gratitude to your donors!

#nonprofit #fundraising #gratitude

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

As a leader, it's easy to miss your own blind spots. When you uncover your blind spot, you'll become a better leader and engage with employees in ways you couldn't before. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

No donor complains about being "thanked too much." Many complain about never being acknowledged. Take a few minutes today to review how you're showing your donors gratitude.

#nonprofit

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

A key to becoming a great leader: it's easy to miss your own blind spots. When you uncover your blind spot, you'll become a better leader and engage with employees in ways you couldn't before. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Too few nonprofit organizations are adequately thanking their donors. Make sure you're showing gratitude for a donor's trust in your organization.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

As a leader, it's easy to not see your own blind spots. When you uncover your blind spot, you'll become a better leader and engage with employees in ways you couldn't before. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Reviewing performance with your staff is an opportunity for you to look at your own #leadership. Ask your staff for honest feedback on how you're managing them.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Thanking a donor for a gift isn't hard - it just needs to be deliberate. Send a thank you card, write a personal email, or mail her a small token of thanks.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

It's easy to miss your own blind spots. When you uncover your blind spot, you'll become a better leader and engage with employees in ways you couldn't before. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Performance reviews with your staff is an opportunity for you to look at your own #leadership. Ask your staff for honest feedback on how you're managing them.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Take some time today and show gratitude to some of your donors. What will start as an exercise will turn into a habit. You'll feel better and they will love you!

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Leadership requires looking inward sometimes. As a leader, it's easy to miss your own blind spots. When you uncover your blind spot, you'll become a better leader and engage with employees in ways you couldn't before. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Reviewing performance with your staff is an opportunity for you to look at your own #leadership. Ask your staff for honest feedback on how you're managing them. Focus on how to engage more with staff for performance improvement.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Demonstrating gratitude to your donors is a key part of the donor relationship. 80% of donors say they would consider a second gift with a proper "thank you" for their first!

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

As a leader, it's easy to miss your own blind spots. Discovering your blind spots will let you look beyond them and become a better leader. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Reviewing performance with your staff is an opportunity for you to look at your own #leadership. Ask your staff for honest feedback on how you're managing them. You'll often discover new things about how you're leading.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Take a moment today and tell a few donors "thanks!" You'll demonstrate to them how much you appreciate the gift and trust they've placed in your nonprofit. #gratitude #nonprofit #fundraising

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

As a leader, it's easy to miss your own blind spots. When you discover your blind spot, you'll become a better leader and engage with employees in ways you couldn't before. #leadership

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Reviewing performance with your staff is an opportunity for you to look at your own #leadership. Ask your staff for honest feedback on how you're managing them. Sometimes you'll discover something you think is being handled well isn't.

[Mike Meyers @mikebmeyers]

Telling donors "thanks" isn't some script or routine, it's a key part of building the donor relationship. A relationship is two-way -- it isn't about what they can do for you, but what you can accomplish together.