In this episode are the usual segments: Name the Emotion, List of the Week, corresponding quotes, etc. I also have a guest--Kel Haney--who shares great insights on empowerment, including her own story of pivoting to a different career after the pandemic. Kel coaches individuals/organizations regarding fundraising. In this episode, you'll also learn how a little bit about "taking the ick out of the ask" in fundraising.

Kel empowers individuals with the knowledge that they already possess the most critical tools needed to be skilled fundraisers (empathy, candor, vulnerability, enthusiasm, and storytelling). Kel uses her skills acquired as an accomplished theater director and how she leads a rehearsal room,… as her fundraising methodology – Kel’s methodology - focus on what makes each person unique and engaging. The results: Kel has raised over $10 million dollars for various performing arts organizations and other business and nonprofit organizations.

Kel Haney, a senior consultant for fundraising, shares her journey from theatre director to fundraising – such a ride!

Some of the magic we covered:

- Fundraising tips & pitfalls

- Journey from theatre to fundraising

- Building relationships, not transactions

And so much more!

About the Interview: Kel says: I’m planning to share my thoughts on how to make a fundraising ask over the phone. I’ve developed a 4 step method that creates The Arc of the (Phone) Call. My methodology empowers fundraisers to have genuine, personalized, relationship-building interactions–all without a script.