You want your nonprofit to make the biggest impact possible on those you serve and to do that you need a community of support.
Each week, join Maryanne Dersch, nonprofit revolutionary, as she interviews nonprofit leaders who are growing their influence to raise more money and do more good.
If you want to fundraise with ease, build better relationships with board and staff, or just need a shot of fresh ideas and inspiration, this show is for you.
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You want your nonprofit to make the biggest impact possible on those you serve and to do that you need a community of support.
Each week, join Maryanne Dersch, nonprofit revolutionary, as she interviews nonprofit leaders who are growing their influence to raise more money and do more good.
If you want to fundraise with ease, build better relationships with board and staff, or just need a shot of fresh ideas and inspiration, this show is for you.
Key Takeaways:
Change unfolds in stages, and readiness cannot be forced. Recognizing that change follows a psychological process helps set realistic expectations. People move through stages at their own pace, and you cannot make yourself—or someone else—be ready before the time comes.
Meet people where they are, not where you want them to be. Effective support means accepting others for who they are and approaching them with patience rather than trying to pull them ahead in their journey.
Tailor your approach to each stage of change. Not everyone is in the same place, so it’s essential to assess readiness and match your strategy accordingly. Small, incremental “micro-asks” can help move people forward.
Setbacks are part of the process, and relationships drive lasting change. Relapse is normal and should be seen as a learning moment, not a failure. Real transformation grows out of relationships built on trust, not transactional interactions.
“You will know when it’s time. You can’t make yourself be ready.”
“Don’t assume everyone is in the same stage. You have to assess first... and match your approach to their stage.”
“Change is a relationship. It’s not a transaction.”
- Maryanne Dersch
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The Influential Nonprofit
You want your nonprofit to make the biggest impact possible on those you serve and to do that you need a community of support.
Each week, join Maryanne Dersch, nonprofit revolutionary, as she interviews nonprofit leaders who are growing their influence to raise more money and do more good.
If you want to fundraise with ease, build better relationships with board and staff, or just need a shot of fresh ideas and inspiration, this show is for you.
