Leading Up: Transformational Leadership for Fundraisers
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471697184 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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She has frequently presented workshops on leadership skills for fundraisers, including at many conferences of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. . She is a frequent workshop and seminar presenter and speaker. She speaks and writes extensively on many fundraising topics, and is the author of Careers in Fundraising (Wiley). Previously, she
And to get things done, they need to exercise leadership from whatever rank or position they hold--often from the middle. The book also includes inspirational quotes on leadership from recognized and successful professionals and leaders. Leadership qualities have to be learned and practiced by all who wish to achieve success in fundraising, whether boss or not. Fundraisers at all levels discover the art of leading up Fundraisers know that in order to be successful in their demanding profession, they have to get things done. Here, fundraisers will discover: how to get things done when they're not in charge; how to motivate others when they don't have formal authority; how to convince or persuade their colleagues and superiors about their need for action and involvement; and how to lead when they're not recognized leaders by virtue of power or position. Leading Up provides readers with the groundwork they need to not only build up their causes and organizations, but also influence a professional field that is still developing.. Focusing on problem-solving concepts, Leading Up is packed with thought provoking questions, exercises, and practical application steps that allow professionals to practice and implement the principles they've just learned. Leading Up centers around author Lilya Wagner's
Leading Up shows fundraisers how to develop and hone these vital leadership skills regardless of their job or position. From the Inside Flap Fundraising professionals must accomplish goals and meet expectations, and yet they also need to be creative in managing their programs because of the dynamic state of the profession. Leading without authority is not easy, but it is essential for the successful fundraising professional. It's about listening, valuing ideas, following advice, and bringing people together for a common goal and vision. Real leadership has never been about authority, positional power, or dogmatic dictatorship. Lilya Wagner, author and Vice President for Philanthropy at Counterpart Internat
Good basic intro to leadership, but little substance or new material If you happen to be in fundraising and have never read or studied anything on leadership, this book will be helpful, as it gives a very broad, basic overview of the topic. However, if you have read even one of the 100 top leadership books, you will take very little from Wagner's work. The book offers very little new material, as it seems like the majority of the text is cited from others. Virtually every other page has a list of bullets, a diagram or a lengthy quote plucked from another author's work, rather than offerings from Wagner.The application to the fundraising profession i