The national average shows a shocking 55-60% of donors lapse annually. This massive drain on resources is one of the biggest challenges facing modern nonprofits, directly crippling fundraising ROI and undermining long-term mission stability. In this essential webinar by DonorSearch,…
Small and mid-sized nonprofits often struggle to secure the massive funding required to match their incredible mission impact. Their unique needs require a specialized approach—not just hand-me-down tactics from large charities—to build a powerful, sustainable fundraising engine. On the Profiles…
Last month, I sat across from a nonprofit CEO who had just lost their development director for the third time in two years. “I don’t understand what’s happening,” frustration evident in their voice. “We keep hiring experienced fundraisers, but they…
“I think we overestimate the importance of knowing and underestimate the power of listening.” – James Misner What if the biggest thing holding back real change is the way we try to create it? In this conversation of Transformative Leadership…
In this insightful episode, James Misner, founder and CEO of The Kipos Group, delves into the unique challenges faced by nonprofit organizations. With over 16 years of experience, James shares his expertise on leadership, team building, and fundraising strategies. He…
Many effective smaller nonprofits remain largely invisible and struggle to grow because they lack the critical fundraising and business skills needed to match their massive impact. This gap between mission success and resource mobilization is a primary obstacle to scaling…
Many nonprofits struggle to grow, not due to their mission, but because of a lack of effective fundraising and scaling skills. Leaders of smaller organizations often possess massive impact but remain largely invisible due to weak fundraising and business acumen,…
Introduction Fundraising plans are notoriously hard to figure out. Last month, I sat across from a nonprofit executive director whose organization had just completed their biggest fundraising campaign ever – raising $2.5 million. Yet somehow, they were still struggling to…
The U.S. nonprofit sector is facing a pressing leadership crisis, compounded by donor retention rates lagging severely below 45%. Small and mid-sized nonprofits must cultivate systems that ensure sustainable growth, as strong, proactive leadership is essential to address global challenges…
Looking for actionable strategies to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising and leadership? James Misner, with decades of experience, provides key takeaways on team building, conflict resolution, and taking ‘imperfect action’ to achieve your mission. Begin strengthening your nonprofit leadership today, and…