How and Why We Give: Highlights from The Generosity Commission’s Final Report
Published October 1, 2024
By Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, The Curtis Group I was in D.C. for the release of the Generosity Commission’s report at the end of September. Since then, I’ve been thinking: With rare exception, the number of dollars and hours given to nonprofits has gone up, but the number of donors […]
The Changing Face of Volunteer Leadership in Philanthropy – A Blog Du Jour
Published September 24, 2024
By George Ruotolo, Chair & CEO, Ruotolo Associates As some of you may know, my experience as a fundraising consultant dates back to the early 1970s. At that time, an integral part of fundraising in community, religious, and institutional organizations was the involvement and active utilization of volunteers. Their charge was to reach out to […]
The Great Wealth Transfer: Implications for Nonprofit Fundraising and the Role of AI
Published September 16, 2024
By Daniel Stevens, Co-founder and COO, Windfall Introduction: The nonprofit sector is on the cusp of a significant shift, driven by the so-called “Great Wealth Transfer.” Over the coming decades, an estimated $84 trillion will be passed down from Baby Boomers to younger generations. This monumental transfer of wealth presents both opportunities and challenges for […]
Mike Gianoni: The Untapped Potential of Business and Nonprofit Collaboration
Published September 10, 2024
By Mike Gianoni, President, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Blackbaud As the election season hits its stride, the spotlight has turned toward the role of government in improving our society and leading the path forward. In my discussions within the business community, this focus has largely touched on market stability, public-private […]
Strategies for Amplifying Your Recruitment of Men of Color
Published September 3, 2024
By Dwayne Ashley, Founder and CEO, Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC. More than ever, recruiting top talent is essential to keeping our sector strong and vibrant for the future. Given the changes in our country’s demographics, the sector must align its recruitment goals to reflect the markets it serves. Particularly regarding Men of Color in fundraising. […]
Wendy McGrady Named 2024-2026 Chair of Giving USA Foundation
Published August 7, 2024
Wendy McGrady, Executive Vice President of The Curtis Group, has been named Chair of Giving USA Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by The Giving Institute to advance research, education, and public understanding of philanthropy. She was officially inducted on July 17, 2024, and will serve in her role through July 2026. Giving USA Foundation shares […]
A.I. is a Tool NOT a Substitute
Published August 5, 2024
By Kevin Smyrl, Associate Partner, Alexander Haas Are you tired of hearing about AI and how it’s going to change literally everything that we do every day? I certainly am. I’ve always considered myself somewhat of an early adopter when it comes to technology. I’ve had Palm Pilots, Blackberrys, iPhones, iPads, Kindles, etc., all within […]
Essential Insights for Fundraising Leadership
Published July 22, 2024
By Chad Paris, Partner & CEO, Parisleaf Like many, today’s fundraising leaders face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As we transition into a new era marked by shifting generations, donor priorities. and technological advancements, it is critical that leaders adapt. Over the past year, I have visited some of the leading fundraising shops in the country […]
Bridging Divides: 5 Key Strategies for Creating a Positive Workplace in Polarizing Times
Published July 15, 2024
By Mauria Brough, President, Advancement Resources If you are a manager, anywhere in any profession, you know that finding people to hire is becoming more and more challenging. Throw in the nuances of development work and the “keep everybody happy” tightrope advancement professionals traverse daily, along with a dash of post-pandemic malaise and a sprinkle […]
