Nonprofit Leadership: Balancing Confidence & Doubt + Own Your Influence with Maryanne Dersch

Feel like you're constantly chasing, juggling, and maybe even losing ground? Join Maria Rio and communication expert Maryanne Dersch, founder of Courageous Communication, as they discuss how nonprofits can master the art of influence, release fear, and embrace bold communication strategies. 

Maryanne shares how organizations can stand in their values, build meaningful relationships, and confidently handle criticism while fostering genuine connections. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how nonprofits can effectively communicate, lead, and make an impact without compromising their authenticity.

Balancing Confidence And Doubt in Nonprofit Leadership — The Highlights:

• How to release fear and embrace bold communication strategies.
• Why criticism and doubt are essential for the growth of your nonprofit.
• The power of standing in your values and letting go of outcomes.
• Practical tips for influencing donors and board members.
• How to foster authentic connections through listening and empowered choice.

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About Maryanne Dersch:

Maryanne specializes in helping nonprofit organizations easily increase their influence and connect with new donors so they can raise more money without feeling rejected, ineffective or pushy. She has spent almost 30 years working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored "Courageous Communication: Why codependence is making your nonprofit brand boring and what to do about it."

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