433. Your Fundraising Field Guide: 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders - Evan Wildstein

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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
433. Your Fundraising Field Guide: 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders - Evan Wildstein
Jun 07, 2023 Season 7
We Are For Good

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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