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Key Takeaways:

• The best way for organizations to grow their community is to aim to attract like-minded people, rather than convince people who are not necessarily aligned with what they do. 
• The philanthropic heart is the ability to define who a person is, what their values are, and how the things you care about connect with what they care about. It’s centered on the intention that you’re not there to convince but to simply connect. 
• Here are the six needs of a philanthropic heart: they want to see integrity and they want to feel important, interconnected, improved, invested, and inspired. This is what the donors want and if you can create those six things, you can really make a difference. 

“Our communications can be hard, frustrating, unproductive, because we're using it to try to change people's minds and make them care about something that they don't really care about. Instead of allowing them to be who they are and care about what they want.”

“Marketing communication now serves the purpose of connecting with like-minded people. Finding the people whose mission, vision, values align with mine, and connecting to them in a powerful and meaningful way. I don't need anybody to be different. I'm just going to find the people that care about the thing that I do. That's what my marketing is for. And that's the philanthropic heart.”

“[The needs of a philanthropic heart] Integrity is important. They want to feel interconnected, they want to feel improved, they want to feel invested, and they want to feel inspired.”

- Maryanne Dersch

Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy.

Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work.  

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Connect with Maryanne Dersch: maryanne@courageouscommunication.com

Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence

1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders

Want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward.
 

2. Team Coaching + Training

I work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together.
 

3. Board Retreats + Trainings

Your board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.

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