Resilient Revenue: Sustaining Fundraising During Global Uncertainties
Published April 14, 2025
Giving is a passionate act. As fundraising professionals, we are always looking for strategies and pathways to elevate the fundraising discourse beyond budgets and business plans (though they are important) – because seeing the “big picture” will motivate a donor to understand the full value of their gift and thus give to capacity. Our goal […]
Building Resilience: Essential Strategies for Nonprofits in Times of Economic Uncertainty
Published April 7, 2025
By Janell Johnson, MPA, Chief Growth Officer, Kinetic In the nonprofit sector, adaptability is key. Economic uncertainty, shifting donor priorities and evolving community needs all require nonprofits to stay adaptable, innovative and mission-focused. While these challenging times can pose threats to fundraising and program sustainability, they also present opportunities for growth, […]
Mission for Today, Vision for Tomorrow: Impact Starts Now
Published March 31, 2025
By: Tom Osborne, Vice President of Creative at Parisleaf Every meaningful nonprofit has a mission—the baseline, the reason for existing, the north star that keeps an organization focused. Being mission-driven provides clarity and direction, ensures alignment, and builds trust. However, mission alone won’t get the job done in fundraising campaigns. A mission […]
Women’s Philanthropy in Education: Insights from Bonnie Devlin and Carla Willis
Published March 24, 2025
By Bonnie Devlin, Managing Principal, Washburn & McGoldrick Carla Willis, Managing Principal, Washburn & McGoldrick Over the years, women’s philanthropy has grown to be a powerful force in many higher education institutions and independent schools. With more women taking leadership roles in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurial endeavors and in philanthropic initiatives, their […]
How AI is Transforming Nonprofits in 2025
Published March 18, 2025
By Nils Smith, Chief Strategist, Social Media + Innovation at Dunham+Company Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the nonprofit sector, offering powerful tools that enhance efficiency, engagement, and impact. From automating administrative tasks to improving donor outreach, AI enables organizations to focus on what truly matters—their mission. AI is not here to replace human-driven […]
Campaigns Are About Change – Are You Ready?
Published March 10, 2025
By Timothy R. Burcham, CFRE, President & CEO, Burcham Solutions Group Campaigns are fundamentally about change. Organizations most often mount major gift or capital campaigns to reach strategic objectives that expand their mission, add new and improved programs or services, or uniquely address significant needs of those they serve. By their […]
Now What?: Practical Advice for Advancement Professionals in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
Published March 3, 2025
By Michael Durnil, PhD, Director, Executive Search, Cooper Coleman LLC The political and economic landscape continues to shift dramatically, leaving many social sector organizations and advancement professionals scrambling to adjust to a host of executive orders, policy changes, public opinions, and donor anxieties. Whether you face economic uncertainties, new tax policies, or evolving […]
Trending in 2025: The Transformational Power of Philanthropy
Published February 24, 2025
By Richard Tollefson, Founder & President, The Phoenix Philanthropy Group According to GivingUSA, the definitive report on charitable giving in the U.S., philanthropy has been amazingly resilient over the past 60 years. With only four years of decline over that period, philanthropy continues to grow, achieving new levels of investment each year. Many in our […]
Prioritizing Mid-Level Donors for Long Term Success
Published February 17, 2025
By Kurt Worrell, SVP Donor Engagement and Non-Profit Strategies , Publishing Concepts The concept of the giving pyramid no longer exists. Why do I believe this? For one, the face of donor acquisition has changed completely. With the rising cost of postage, minuscule response rates, and a 13.8% retention rate (FEP 2024), what used to be […]