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Marne Fauser: How Authentic Leaders Inspire and Empower Their Teams

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In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff sits down with Marne Fauser, President and CEO of United Way of Central Illinois and a former college basketball coach, to talk about what it really means to lead with authenticity.

Marne shares how her coaching background shaped the way she builds and leads teams, why she believes failure is essential for growth, and how trust, communication, and mission alignment are the foundation of great fundraising. From her early days on the court to the C-suite, she has learned how to lead with heart, take risks without fear, and develop people into confident, capable leaders.

If you have ever wrestled with imposter syndrome, feared making the wrong move, or struggled to get your team aligned around a shared vision, Marne’s story will speak to you. This conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and a whole lot of encouragement for anyone navigating leadership in the non-profit world.

Get more insights and connect with Marne on her LinkedIn profile.

Show Highlights: In this episode, you’ll learn about…

  • Why authenticity is a non-negotiable for building trust with your team and your donors

  • The importance of creating space for failure—and what it really teaches us

  • Why leaders must empower their teams to lead and “manage up”

  • How to shift the mindset around fundraising from obligation to opportunity and joy

Veritus Group is passionate about partnering with you and your organization throughout your fundraising journey. We believe that the key to transformative fundraising is a disciplined system and structure, trusted accountability, persistence, and a bit of fun. We specialize in mid-level fundraising, major gifts, and planned giving, helping our clients to develop compelling donor offers and to focus on strategic leadership and organizational development. You can learn more about how we can partner with you at www.VeritusGroup.com.

Additional Resources:

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In this episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, Jeff sits down with Marne Fauser, President and CEO of United Way of Central Illinois and a former college basketball coach, to talk about what it really means to lead with authenticity.

Marne shares how her coaching background shaped the way she builds and leads teams, why she believes failure is essential for growth, and how trust, communication, and mission alignment are the foundation of great fundraising. From her early days on the court to the C-suite, she has learned how to lead with heart, take risks without fear, and develop people into confident, capable leaders.

If you have ever wrestled with imposter syndrome, feared making the wrong move, or struggled to get your team aligned around a shared vision, Marne’s story will speak to you. This conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and a whole lot of encouragement for anyone navigating leadership in the non-profit world.

Get more insights and connect with Marne on her LinkedIn profile.

Show Highlights: In this episode, you’ll learn about…

  • Why authenticity is a non-negotiable for building trust with your team and your donors

  • The importance of creating space for failure—and what it really teaches us

  • Why leaders must empower their teams to lead and “manage up”

  • How to shift the mindset around fundraising from obligation to opportunity and joy

Veritus Group is passionate about partnering with you and your organization throughout your fundraising journey. We believe that the key to transformative fundraising is a disciplined system and structure, trusted accountability, persistence, and a bit of fun. We specialize in mid-level fundraising, major gifts, and planned giving, helping our clients to develop compelling donor offers and to focus on strategic leadership and organizational development. You can learn more about how we can partner with you at www.VeritusGroup.com.

Additional Resources:

  continue reading

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