Thoughts from the Group

If you’ve ever tried an escape room, you know the deal. You get locked in a room with a handful of teammates, a countdown clock, and a...

We’ve all had that heart-racing moment at work when we realize something is very, very wrong. Mine came during the very first big project...

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off, shall we? We need to talk about something that makes most nonprofit leaders squirm in their ergonomic chairs:...

Let’s talk about a behavior that is slowly but surely sabotaging nonprofit professionals everywhere—and not in some grand dramatic...

Let’s be honest. Most meetings in nonprofit land are the equivalent of rewatching a movie you didn’t like the first time. You show up,...

As some of you may know, I took the leap  and started a new role at a new institution nearly six months ago—time flies by so fast! While...

At DRG, we know that leadership can feel a little lonely sometimes. That’s why we created the Distinguished Leaders Program —to bring...

Let’s be clear: donor relations is not  a side gig. It’s not just about sending thank-you notes or printing pretty reports. Donor...

As a millennial, people always found it surprising when I shared that I worked for an organization for 11 years. Millennials are known...

Data is essential for building meaningful relationships with donors. By leveraging our data effectively, we can transform our day-to-day...

I have a confession. I made a mistake. A few weeks ago, we sent out an email to over 20,000 DRG subscribers—all addressed to “Ashley.”...

Do you love to have tough but necessary conversations? Let me ask you this—have you avoided having a tough but necessary conversation...

Hey there team DRG—on a personal note, I’m back in the saddle and grateful to everyone that has supported me and my family these past...

The dilemma of not having enough experience is an age-old problem. Maybe you went to college and studied in the field for your job of...

Are you looking for a new job? Maybe it’s a promotion you’re seeking, or you’re looking for a more supportive culture, or it’s time to...

When was the last time you set aside a few hours to pause and take a personal assessment of your work and your career goals? Knowing who...

We’ve all heard of the importance of building a professional network, and from gaining valuable career insights to learning the inside...

Let’s face it—most of us donor relations professionals are people pleasers. But often times, our kindness and can-do attitudes get us...

How often have you been frustrated because there’s always laundry to do? Well, documentation is a lot like laundry. And if you have been...

By Colton Withers ’Tis the season for annual performance review! As a former people leader, I always had trouble reducing people’s work...