Lighting Your Own Way - Using Vision to Find Professional Growth Opportunities in Challenging Times

Despite our best efforts to be proactive, as prospect development professionals, we may find ourselves stuck reacting to changing fundraiser and organizational needs. The demanding nature of our work can bring us to the brink of burnout as we manage expectations and respond to requests for project after project while having little time to pursue our professional passions. Before we know it, we can look up and realize that, in the midst of incredible productivity we have lost sight of our own professional development and aren't positioned for the next opportunity. 

This session will discuss ways professionals can create a vision for their success that supports their professional development despite the day-to-day demands of the work, especially during challenging times (database migration, campaigns, end of the fiscal year). We'll explore how individuals can use this strategic vision to build the skills they need and want for their next position. These skills include time management to ensure you're prioritizing professional development, setting and maintaining boundaries with your team and organizational colleagues, identifying projects that foster your development, and telling your story in a compelling way to build your personal brand. By elevating the quality of their work while also meeting team goals, individuals can own their professional satisfaction and make themselves marketable within their organization and outside.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will have a framework for building and achieving a strategic vision for themselves while meeting team goals.
• Attendees will identify the tools they need to support their professional development and cultivate their personal brand.