Giving Back Podcast

Maryanne Dersch is the Founder of Courageous Communication and has over 30 years of advertising and communication experience. She is also the author of the new book, Courageous Communication! Maryanne helps nonprofits realize their true potential by showing them how to build meaningful relationships with their donors and how to show up in an authentic way.  Find out more about Maryanne and the work she does on today’s episode!    Key Takeaways: [3:05] Who is Maryanne and how did she first get involved with nonprofits? [4:35] What is Courageous Communication all about?  [10:30] Nonprofits often feel very dependent on their donors and they feel like they have to make choices to please these donors instead of doing what’s right for the organization.  [13:35] Your nonprofit is a leader, and so are your volunteers and donors. When you approach it this way, you end up having a more balanced relationship with everyone. [15:25] It’s important to think in terms of value when you’re working with others in your nonprofi