A robust fundraising strategy is made up of several connected parts and systems. Stewardship plans, gift acceptance procedures,...

Yesterday, I suddenly found myself thinking about the computer cabinet in my home growing up. 💻💻💻💻 (I'm in the midst of a move, so...

I knew it was too good to be true. The box promised a simple set up. Download the app, plug in the device and then - BAM - the wi-fi that...

Have you seen the HBO documentary series "Telemarketers"? It's a fantastic (and scary) look at telemarketing scams - and follows two DIY...

Fundraisers – have you ever had this conversation? “Make sure that donor X isn’t on the list for the annual appeal – she’s a major...

Leadership is a key element of a successful fundraising campaign. I've always been interested in leadership - and how a curious and...

I was excited to join Matt Barnes from Rogue Creative on the Nonprofit Connect Podcast (and a little nervous to follow Susan Wright Kenny...

The 2022 Giving USA report has been released - and there's some interesting tidbits inside. The big headline is that giving is down by...

The end of the month reminds me of the underlying tension in fundraising. Long-term processes vs. short-term goals. We know building a...

Fundraising is a complicated effort. It’s art and science – and can seem mysterious and unknowable. Despite this complexity, I think...

RevHubOC - a Resolute Philanthropy client - is building a social enterprise ecosystem in Orange County. The organization believes that...

When I was a chief development officer, there were three things I did to combat burnout within my teams: 📣 Talk about it – by talking...

Had a great chat recently with Chris Roelke from What If Direct Marketing. Chris and I worked together during my time at Habitat - and...

When I first started fundraising, no one seemed to be talking about how hard fundraising work is. Sure, we talked about the work itself -...

The only thing I love more than talking about fundraising and nonprofit strategy is talking about fundraising and nonprofit strategy with...

Engaging breakfast meeting this morning with the Passkeys Foundation, talking about ways to grow corporate involvement with nonprofit...

For a nonprofit organization, board giving can be a tricky topic. How much should they give? Can they bring their friends to the...

The post-it note in my notebook reads “LN post – Valentine’s Day – message to leaders/funders” Today, on the 15th of the month, I read...

Your board members can be champions for your cause, but only if you give them the right tools. Board members don’t need to be experts....

Fundraisers - let’s talk about board giving. 🎁 Your board loves your organization. ❤ Your board wants you to succeed. Your board members...