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Embrace the Uncomfortable. Move Forward in the Face of Mistakes. Allow Space.

Posted on August 18, 2017November 10, 2017 by Todd J. Sukol

By Todd J. Sukol Facing a big birthday a couple of years ago, I resolved to live my personal and professional life with a new level of courage, integrity and productivity. As part of my quest I adopted a three-part philosophy, which I openly confess remains somewhat aspirational: “Embrace the uncomfortable, move forward in the…

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“Innovation”: What to make of a word that just won’t go away

Posted on August 11, 2017November 10, 2017 by Todd J. Sukol

By Todd J. Sukol In the nearly 10 years since bestselling author and popular speaker Scott Berkun famously implored the world to “stop saying innovation,” we in the Jewish philanthropic and nonprofit world show no sign of heeding his sage advice. Scott, whose credits include the bestseller The Myths of Innovation, makes a nearly irrefutable…

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Three-Part Harmony Fundraising

Posted on August 4, 2017November 10, 2017 by Todd J. Sukol

By Todd J. Sukol Several organizations I am in close touch with are currently searching for senior development professionals. One executive director with whom I’m especially close was bemoaning how hard it is to find good fundraising staff. “It’s simple,” I leaned across my desk and said, almost annoyed. “You just need someone who can…

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Personality Diversity

Posted on July 28, 2017November 10, 2017 by Todd J. Sukol

By Todd J. Sukol Like many in the nonprofit sector, I have spent much of my career in small staff environments. The nimbleness, entrepreneurial spirit and experimentalism this enables can be exhilarating and productive. It can be stressful too, particularly when resources are limited. This can lead to something of a hero mentality, where talented…

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