15: The Truth About Belonging and Network Building with Hilary Doe

Episode highlights: 

(01:52) - Who is Hilary Doe? A fun reconnection from the past + Hilary’s journey from college to the present in the nonprofit world.

(11:14) - What is long-run motivation?: How to find new donors and turn them into long-term givers and supporters of your organization. 

(18:07) - The strength behind having a solid network: What Lisa hoped she knew as a young fundraiser.

(23:54) - Connecting on a human level before anything else: How to make your mission alive and resonant through real human bonds. 

(29:56) - On perfectionism and fear: The problem with over-controlling and the beauty of having balance and space for everyone to pitch in.  

(34:30) - Create a living organism with the Snowflake Model: Hilary’s tips on creating a growing network.

(39:19) - Is shapeshifting a fight or flight response?: How to not lose yourself and have a deep-rooted sense of self as an organization.

(48:18) - Things to be aware of before dampening the magic in your nonprofit: Learning as you go and getting rid of ego.

(52:42) - Finding strength in standing in unison + A shoutout to Hilary’s favorite nonprofit, The Institute for Women’s Policy Research!