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Are We Getting Better?

Posted on April 3, 2023April 2, 2023 by Jason McNeal

We are busier than ever before. We are working harder than ever before. We feel more harried than ever before. We have more tasks on our to-do list than ever before. We feel more pressure than ever before. But, are we getting better? Better at communicating.  Better technically.  Better at engaging donors. Better at inviting…

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Renting vs. Owning

Posted on February 20, 2023February 19, 2023 by Jason McNeal

When everyone worked from an office location 5 days per week, employers owned the results and employees rented out their services to their employers.  “You have purchased my attention, energy, and work product for these hours on these days,” was the message from employee to employer. Of course, employees stayed late and came in on…

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Recruiting Your Team

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Jason McNeal

The primary problem with position searches is that institutions view them as episodic and discrete activities.  When a position becomes open, the response is to conduct a search. This doesn’t match a reality in which there are so many opportunities and benefits that employers are willing to offer and so few capable people.  These opportunities/benefits…

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Concealed Benefits

Posted on August 24, 2022August 22, 2022 by Jason McNeal

**This Jason’s Blog entry is a bit more personal than usual. I hope you still find it helpful** Today, our family will travel together to move our oldest child and only daughter (and sister) to college. I’m a first generation college graduate.  I grew up professionally in the higher ed. administrative and teaching spaces. I’ve…

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Taking The Time vs. Making The Time

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Jason McNeal

“Taking the time,” implies that we are squeezing into our schedules an unplanned activity, engagement, or task.  When we “take the time,” we deduct from our current schedule.  It implies something we should do.  Perhaps, even, a burden. “Making the time,” on the other hand, suggests that we are proactively planning to use our time…

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Committing To Quiet

Posted on December 24, 2020December 25, 2020 by Jason McNeal

Last night – Christmas Eve – we had snow in East Tennessee.  This is a uncommon occurrence for us but a welcome one, especially given the holiday. Falling snow is mesmerizing to watch as it dances toward the ground under the watchful eyes of street lamps.  And I spent some time bundled up on our…

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The Problem With a Shift-Worker Mindset

Posted on August 14, 2011August 14, 2011 by Jason McNeal

Development work can become a 24/7 lifestyle.  There are always more events to attend.  More lunches to have with donors.   More trips to visit prospects.  It can seem never-ending.  And ultimately, if one is not careful, it can produce an unhealthy, out-of-balance lifestyle. In response to these very real pressures, some people apply a…

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Begin With The Journey In Mind

Posted on April 7, 2010April 6, 2010 by Jason McNeal

You’ve heard the saying, “Begin with the end in mind.” (Habit 2 of Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”). With all respect to Covey. . . I think this isn’t completely right.  Here’s why: What is it that we plan that ever ends? I mean really ends?  Stopped. Completed.  No more.  Finished.  Finito. A successful…

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The Critical Question for 2010: Will You Be An Investor or Spender?

Posted on December 28, 2009December 27, 2009 by Jason McNeal

Two thousand and nine is almost behind us and no one seems to mind.  Most of the news was financial and it wasn’t good.  We all know the headlines and our retirement accounts continue to feel the pain. So, at the dawn of 2010, I’m asking a question that, on its face, appears to be…

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The 3 R’s

Posted on October 28, 2009October 27, 2009 by Jason McNeal

Success emerges from habits.  Doing the right things over and over leads to sustained success in any endeavor, but especially in fundraising and leadership.  In order to form effective habits, you must have balance in your life.  And I’ve come to believe that balance can be achieved by following the 3 R’s.  If you do…

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