Author Archives: Jennifer Schaupp

5 Ways to Become a Better Networker

Posted on November 11, 2015 by | No comments
networking

  You curled your hair and put on your patent leather shoes. You even put on lipstick without your mom’s permission. You are ready for your first junior high dance. Will you ask Bobby to slow dance or stand near the wall with friends? Will you go near the chip bowl, or do you not […]

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Do Personality Tests Make the Grade?

Posted on August 19, 2015 by | No comments
interview and hiring red flags

Most people are natural psychologists, wanting to understand what makes people tick, what motivates people: And nothing is more psychologically intriguing than a space that houses a hierarchy of strangers who have to prove their worth every day and seemingly get along for 40+ hours per week. No, I am not talking about The Bachelor; […]

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Improvising in the Nonprofit Workplace

Posted on July 23, 2015 by | No comments
note about improvising in the nonprofit workplace

  When people hear the word “improvisation,” some say: “I watched Whose Line is it Anyway on T.V. and thought it was funny!” “I think professional actors do that at Second City in Chicago, like Amy Poehler did.” “Who in their right mind would do that?” What is this ”improvisation” that causes an array of […]

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Styling Tips of Highly Successful People

Posted on January 2, 2015 by | No comments
Styling tips of highly successful people

When we think of highly successful people, we think of their motivation, innovation, perseverance, and occasionally their bank accounts. Do we also think of the typical color or style of their clothing? A signature style can help to establish and maintain a unique identity. Unlike the typical notion that success equals high-end fashion, Lifehack suggests […]

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What Motivates Donors to Give?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by | 1 comment
What motivates donors to give?

  If people were not philanthropic, how would nonprofits survive? Donors are the lifeblood of many organizations. Money is the key gift, but sometimes donors offer materials, time, recommendations, and other resources. And a key question: What motivates donors, anyway?   Initially, the desire to support the cause, to make a difference in the world, […]

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Passion vs. Paycheck

Posted on October 20, 2014 by | 1 comment

Why We Work For many successful nonprofit employees, the timeless mantra is “I am passionate about my work.” But what does passion mean and is it the driving force that motivates most people to work? Cal Newport, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, says following your passion is bad advice. Having a passion […]

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Sense of Humor: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient for Nonprofit Success

Posted on September 8, 2014 by | No comments
Happy Face Sense of Humor

Your nonprofit is preparing for an important fundraiser. You’ve been working late all week (for no extra pay, of course). It’s finally Friday and you’re excited about sleeping for two whole days. The executive director walks in your office and asks you to work this weekend. You respond by a) throwing a tantrum or b) […]

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Buzzwords: Choose What to Use

Posted on August 12, 2014 by | No comments
marketing techniques

Nonprofiteers know the buzzwords that easily roll off the tongues of employees, employers, and the board of directors. Has this jargon and lingo turned listeners into Pavlovian dogs? Don’t they produce an instant and very specific response to the nonprofit buzzwords? So, what are these powerful words that buzz on the pulse of the nonprofit […]

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