35 min
Cheryl Self & Les Kline: Major Gift Fundraising Part 2 Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas
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- Non-Profit
Today, I’m continuing my conversation with Cheryl Self and Les Kline.
Our topic for discussion today is major gift fundraising. Cheryl and Les have spent their careers in the field of major gifts and both rose through the ranks from Major Gift Officer to Chief Development Officer.
Thanks again for listening to the Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership With Tommy Thomas podcast. If you're listening to an app that lets you leave a review, please do so. Many of our listeners come to us on the recommendation of a friend or a colleague. If you've heard something today worth passing on, please share the show with others.
Enjoy!
Time Stamps [1:18] – What are some words and phrases that describe a good Chief Development Officer? Les shares his thoughts.
[4:19] – Cheryl elaborates on Les’ answer on what defines a good Chief Development Officer.
[5:52] – The value of encouragement.
[6:42] – This is the trick to managing geographically diverse teams.
[9:27] – Cheryl explains what goes through her mind when giving someone a second chance.
[11:31] – We hear an example of a time Cheryl wasn’t able to give someone a second chance and opted to cut ties instead.
[14:06] – This is what comes to mind when Cheryl thinks of the most effective team she led.
[17:45] – How does Les spend a long career at two organizations without getting recruited away?
[20:30] – We learn what ultimately pulled Les from World Vision to Wycliffe.
[21:31] – Cheryl reveals how she knew it was time to leave World Vision.
[23:45] – These are some of the long-term relationships that have ended well.
[26:33] – Closing conversations, in Cheryl’s experience, shouldn’t yield any surprises or shocks.
[29:44] – The greatest gratification is to have a donor thank the organization for giving them the opportunity to make a difference.
[30:56] – What counsel would Les and Cheryl give to the next generation of nonprofit leaders?
[33:50] – Tommy concludes the conversation.
Resources JobfitMatters – Website
JobfitMatters – Podcast
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Today, I’m continuing my conversation with Cheryl Self and Les Kline.
Our topic for discussion today is major gift fundraising. Cheryl and Les have spent their careers in the field of major gifts and both rose through the ranks from Major Gift Officer to Chief Development Officer.
Thanks again for listening to the Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership With Tommy Thomas podcast. If you're listening to an app that lets you leave a review, please do so. Many of our listeners come to us on the recommendation of a friend or a colleague. If you've heard something today worth passing on, please share the show with others.
Enjoy!
Time Stamps [1:18] – What are some words and phrases that describe a good Chief Development Officer? Les shares his thoughts.
[4:19] – Cheryl elaborates on Les’ answer on what defines a good Chief Development Officer.
[5:52] – The value of encouragement.
[6:42] – This is the trick to managing geographically diverse teams.
[9:27] – Cheryl explains what goes through her mind when giving someone a second chance.
[11:31] – We hear an example of a time Cheryl wasn’t able to give someone a second chance and opted to cut ties instead.
[14:06] – This is what comes to mind when Cheryl thinks of the most effective team she led.
[17:45] – How does Les spend a long career at two organizations without getting recruited away?
[20:30] – We learn what ultimately pulled Les from World Vision to Wycliffe.
[21:31] – Cheryl reveals how she knew it was time to leave World Vision.
[23:45] – These are some of the long-term relationships that have ended well.
[26:33] – Closing conversations, in Cheryl’s experience, shouldn’t yield any surprises or shocks.
[29:44] – The greatest gratification is to have a donor thank the organization for giving them the opportunity to make a difference.
[30:56] – What counsel would Les and Cheryl give to the next generation of nonprofit leaders?
[33:50] – Tommy concludes the conversation.
Resources JobfitMatters – Website
JobfitMatters – Podcast
Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com
Follow Tommy on Twitter
Follow Tommy on LinkedIn
35 min