Colleagues,
I recently had the privilege of attending my son’s graduation from Middlebury College. Witnessing his excitement, coupled with the natural trepidation of entering a new chapter, reminded me of the significant transitions we all face in life, both personally and professionally.
This moment reminded me of the quote: “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao Tzu
As we approach the halfway point of 2024, I encourage you to reflect on your own new beginnings or small steps you can take for growth.
On another note, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such dedicated colleagues like yourselves. Your contributions as Committee Chairs, Committee and Task Force members, and partners are invaluable to the Giving Institute’s success.
Members support each other and are eager to contribute to the thought leadership, business acumen and overall culture of the Giving Institute. This dedication is evident through some exciting upcoming opportunities for you and your team members:
Psychological Safety Webinar (June 12th): Dr. Gloria Chance will lead a mind-shifting session designed to equip you with tools for better personal and professional outcomes. Open to all members and their teams! Register here.
GUSA Member Briefing (June 13th): Join us for insights on giving trends in 2024 presented by our partners at Indiana University of Philanthropy. Register here.
Community-Centric Fundraising Practices Research: Help shape the future of fundraising! We’re partnering with Dr. Elizabeth Dale and Maya Hemachandra on a research project. Please consider sharing this brief survey (20-25 minutes) with your clients and network: Take the survey here.
National Conversation Taskforce: The Generosity Commission’s report on volunteerism and generosity is due in September. A dedicated task force, led by Page Bullington and 14 other members, will develop a nationwide dissemination plan.
Summer Symposium (July 16th): Don’t miss this chance to learn and network with colleagues! Huge thanks to the Summer Symposium Committee for planning this enriching experience and event. Register here.
As you can see, there’s a lot happening! We’re constantly taking steps to explore new endeavors and build upon existing opportunities.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Philadelphia!
Brenda
