The December Giving Carnival will be hosted here with a thanks to Sean Stannard-Stockton for creating the idea. Here is the main question and general topic for December:
"How much does the leadership of an Executive Director or C.E.O. affect fundraising?"
Below is a list of my favorite quotes that will define the meaning of "leadership" for you.
"Leadership is influence. That's it. Nothing more; nothing less." - John C. Maxwell
"You can be given a title, but you have to earn followers" - Mark Sanborn
"Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall." - Stephen R. Covey
"Real leadership is being the person others will gladly and confidently follow. - John C. Maxwell
"Managing is power over people but leadership is power with people." - Mark Sanborn
What are your thoughts on how leadership effects the fundraising capacity of a nonprofit? Does it make a difference? If so, why is leadership important to successful grant writers, campaign managers, and the "ask" which is made for a large private donation?
Send your submissions to me at Christopher.Lynn.Scott[at]gmail[dot]com with a link to your blog. If you don't have a blog, send me the post in a Word Doc. and I will post it for you. All submission must be received by December 20th.
Thanks for hosting. Good luck with the Carnival.
Posted by: Sean Stannard-Stockton | November 29, 2007 at 09:08 PM
thanks for hosting!
Posted by: Sean Stannard-Stockton | November 29, 2007 at 09:10 PM
Testing.
Posted by: TypePad Support | November 30, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Cool question. Thanks for asking it.
Posted by: Jeff Brooks | December 05, 2007 at 05:10 PM
My contribution.
http://www.gifthub.org/2007/12/gifted-leaders.html
Thanks for hosting the Carnival this month.
Posted by: Phil | December 17, 2007 at 06:06 AM
Following the lead of the grand Master of non-profit blogging, Phil Cubeta, I offer the following contribution:
http://theraiser.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-much-does-leadership-of-executive.html
Jeremy Gregg, Editor
The Raiser's Razor
Posted by: Jeremy Gregg | December 17, 2007 at 07:08 PM
From Israel to you. I am excited to hear everyone else's responses. Thanks for your good work, Christopher.
Link:
http://thenewjew.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/december-giving-carnival-how-much-does-the-leadership-of-an-executive-affect-fundraising/
Maya
The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy
Posted by: Maya Norton | December 20, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Christopher, thanks for being the host this month. Go to http://www.everydaygivingblog.com/2007/12/how-much-does-t.html to read my contribution.
Posted by: Roger Carr | December 20, 2007 at 06:21 PM
Hey Christopher,
I want to make sure that you received my post. I sent it last night, but it's not listed here. Just in case, here is the link again:
http://thenewjew.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/december-giving-carnival-how-much-does-the-leadership-of-an-executive-affect-fundraising/
Maya
Posted by: Maya Norton | December 21, 2007 at 08:05 AM
Maya,
Yes, I did receive your link and will be posting all the submissions on Dec. 25 as my Christmas present to you!
Posted by: Christopher Scott | December 21, 2007 at 09:25 PM