Insights & Inspiration
Welcome to our blog—a space for fresh ideas, expert leadership advice, and thought-provoking insights. Here, we share lessons learned, creative perspectives, and strategies to help you grow. Check back often for new posts and inspiration!
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The Power of Partnership: How Executive Coaching Fosters Growth
Executive Coaching is one of the services offered at Growth By Design, in addition to Philanthropy Campaigns and Organizational Development. Our amazing coaches implement a whole-person approach to help clients set personalized goals, and provide them with ongoing support and accountability to reach those goals. This means we don't just focus on your professional objectives; we consider how your personal well-being, relationships, and mindset all contribute to your overall success.
“She knows how to challenge the right way, without pushing.” Justin Lenk, a Realtor from Rochester, said of his Growth By Design executive coach Julie Page.
It’s June. Are You Thinking About Year-End Yet? You Should Be.
✨ If you’re not thinking about your year-end appeal right now, you’re already behind.
In our recent Clearing the Clutter webinar, we broke down why June is the perfect time to start planning—and how to make your appeal more effective (and less stressful).
📬 From donor segmentation to storytelling to matching gifts, this blog outlines the simple steps that will set you up for a successful year-end.
SCORE – A Powerful Ally for Entrepreneurs
At Growth By Design, we believe that no entrepreneur builds alone. Whether you're launching your first venture or pushing through the growing pains of an early-stage business, the path forward can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. That’s why we’re highlighting one of the organizations we deeply respect: SCORE.
SCORE is a national nonprofit organization with a long-standing commitment to helping small business owners succeed. Since its founding in 1964, SCORE has been equipping entrepreneurs with free tools, guidance, and mentorship—and they’ve become an invaluable part of the small business support system nationwide.