We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 433. Your Fundraising Field Guide: 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders - Evan Wildstein
Meet Evan. He’s a nonprofiteer, musician, seasoned fundraising professional, new dad, We Are For Good rabid fan, and oh yeah, he just published a new book called “The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide”🎉 If you’re curious about evolved servant leadership and how it plays into building vibrant cultures, communities and (bonus!) yourself - this is your episode. He’s passionate about the intersection of philanthropy, creativity, and learning, and has dedicated his career to supporting initiatives that build stronger communities. He’s giving us a sneak peek into the book by breaking down the 10 core behaviors of servant-leaders. Don’t miss the chance to learn from this incredible human
💡Learn
- Key traits and qualities that distinguish exceptional leaders
- 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders
- How effective leadership contributes to organizational culture
Today's Guest
Evan Wildstein, Director of Community Philanthropy, Every Texan and Author of The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide
Episode Highlights
- Evan’s story and journey to where he is today (5:00)
- Today’s modern leader (7:30)
- Fundraiser’s Field Guide (17:00)
- 10 Core Behaviors (22:00)
- Listening
- Empathy
- Healing
- Awareness
- Foresight
- Persuasion,
- Conceptualization
- Stewardship
- Growing Other People
- Building Community
- Evan’s One Good Thing: (46:00)
- How to connect with Evan (47:00)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/433.
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