We look to leaders in times of crisis – and in times of crisis we all must think like leaders – even if we are not the designated leader. As fundraisers, we have unique knowledge and skills to offer: we embrace the mission of our work and are effective at engaging others as participants in our work. We are skilled at leading from where we are, embracing dispersed leadership as we work to restore or maintain the institutions that we value and respect in our countries.
We communicate our impact and invite further investment in our work. The inspiration for our leadership comes from knowing that the impact of our work is measured by how people are changed. Our missions are not “what” we do; they are “why” we do it. And our “why” becomes ever more inspirational in times of crisis. Kay will close our conference with an inspiring message about how we can lead from wherever we are to help heal this broken world, and why we, as mission-guided fundraisers, matter more than ever during times of change.
Who should attend
