Last week, I sat across from a nonprofit executive director who was exhausted. Her organization had completed their biggest funding strategy ever – raising $12.5M. Yet somehow, they were still struggling to…
A storm is on the horizon. Policy changes loom-and with them public funding for many nonprofits will evaporate overnight. Economists are predicting challenging times ahead-credit card debt and defaults of all types…
The weight of responsibility in nonprofit leadership has reached a breaking point. I was recently on The Nonprofit Show when Julia C. Patrick. She told a story of a nonprofit CEO who recently confided, “If…
In the nonprofit fundraising world, it is easy to get caught up in fundraising strategies that seem flashy but produce little return on investment. Whether it’s a big campaign with lots of…
What you do now matters most The belief that fundraising dollars will inevitably decrease during a recession is one of the most dangerous and pervasive myths in the nonprofit sector. Imagine if…
Fundraising for environmental causes is a crucial endeavor. While the sector continues to grow its revenue each year, it also comes with a set of unique challenges. For nonprofit leaders who are…
You have a dream to grow your nonprofit, deepen its mission, and expand its impact. That’s fantastic! But remember, you cannot do it alone. If you want to see your dream become…
The decision to hire a fundraising consultant is challenging. Especially for small and mid sized nonprofits. The culture in most nonprofits conditions us to believe we need superhuman abilities. Bringing about change…
When looking at fundraising coaching there is a lot to think about. Unfortunately, most people think that you hire a fundraising coach only when things are bad. When you cant keep the…
Introduction: Why Fundraising Metrics Matter for Nonprofit Success Clear fundraising metrics are critical for your success! In 2023 I was called in to help a nonprofit in crisis. They were over 100…