Advice for transforming leadership, culture, Curiosity, and communication from Beth Wonson
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Donors love the new and visible—think hospital lobbies over essential medical services. But as government funding fluctuates, nonprofits must rethink how they communicate their impact. This isn’t just about raising more money. It’s about shifting how we communicate impact to deepen donor commitment and sustain the work that matters most.
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From Fundraising to Fund Development: A Strategic Shift for Nonprofits
Tired of hearing “My board won’t fundraise” or “Staff doesn’t get that fundraising is everyone’s job”? You’re not alone. Many nonprofit leaders struggle with this. The key? Shift from fundraising (just asking for money) to fund development—a strategic, organization-wide approach that engages everyone.
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Conversations That Matter
Ever walked out of a strategy meeting wondering why you even showed up? You came prepared, ready to contribute—only to feel like your input didn’t matter. Too often, strategic planning feels like a scripted exercise where decisions are made before real conversations happen. That’s why I take a different approach: Facilitated Strategic Dialogue.
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How to Handle Being Passed Over for Promotion
Getting passed over for a promotion—especially when you have to work with the person who got the job—can be tough. It stings, and the instinct to walk away is real. But before making any big moves, consider this: how you handle this moment says a lot about your leadership.
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How Managers Can Support Internal Candidates—And Why It Matters
Applying to internal positions carries professional risk, and how rejections are handled matters. Without thoughtful communication, employees can lose trust, engagement, and even their desire to stay. What can managers do?
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Taking a Moment
I’m taking a pause from my regular weekly email content to speak from the heart. At Beth Wonson & Company, we stand with the many who feel confused, disheartened, and deeply concerned about the turmoil unfolding in our country.
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Internal Candidates: Your Work Reputation is Your Real Interview
Have you ever been the internal candidate for a position? If so, you know that it’s not a guaranteed win. Your entire workplace history—every success and every misstep—comes with you into the interview. External candidates, on the other hand, often get a clean slate. How you handle conflict, communicate, collaborate, and lead all shape how you’re perceived when promotion time comes.
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Self-Love is an Inside Job – How to Cultivate Authentic Fulfillment
I was recently reminded of a profound truth about self-love that came from coaching a client (shared with her permission). She had a successful career, a wide social circle, and meaningful relationships, but inside, she felt anxious, lonely, and unfulfilled. Despite pouring herself into daily affirmations, yoga, massages, and more, the emptiness lingered. During our sessions, my client came to an empowering realization.
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How I’m Handling Unanswerable Questions
If you are a boss, supervisor, leader, business owner, or people manager of any kind, you are likely facing a deluge of unanswerable questions — and wondering how you can answer with honesty and integrity while continuing to build trust and maintain employee engagement. Here’s a proven framework for answering the unanswerable.
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Your most difficult employee can become your best employee if you do the right thing!
Do You Have “That Person” on Your Team? You know the one—an employee who’s incredibly valuable to your company but whose communication and behavior create constant issues. I’m the one who gets called in to handle situations like this. And here’s what I’ve learned: in most cases, the root of the problem isn’t the person’s intent—it’s a failure to provide direct feedback.
Leveling up Leadership and Culture Through Healthy and Candid Communication
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