Mastering Fundraising with Dyan SublettFollowing Your Heart, Playing the Long Game, and Leading with IntegrityWhat would you tell your younger self at the start of a fundraising career?In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney sits down with Dyan Sublett, President of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Health Foundation, to explore the lessons she wishes she knew earlier and the principles that have shaped her extraordinary leadership journey .Dyan’s path spans mission driven higher education, Sundance Institute, UCLA, the YMCA, and now a transformative health system in South Los Angeles. Along the way, she has built programs from the ground up, led through complexity, and helped reimagine what is possible in communities often overlooked.This conversation is not about tactics alone. It is about character, courage, and clarity.In this episode, Dyan shares:Why playing the long game in donor relationships always outperforms short term pressureThe power of saying yes strategically and the equal power of saying no to protect mission and valuesHow integrity shapes reputation and why that matters more than a single giftWhat it means to hire for grit, resilience, and hunger rather than resume aloneHow building nontraditional teams through blended staffing can elevate performanceWhy listening, silence, and thoughtful questions often unlock transformational giftsDyan also offers a deeply personal reflection on service as worship and how following your heart can lead to both professional success and personal fulfillment.If you are a nonprofit leader who wants to grow not just revenue, but wisdom and impact, this episode will challenge and inspire you.Listen now and consider: Are you playing the long game?