6 Ways Grantmakers Can Embrace Transparency to Foster Stronger Relationships
Philanthropy has had a history of being notoriously opaque and inaccessible to organizations seeking funding. In my years as a [...]
How Nonprofits Can Build Trust with Strong Internal Controls
Internal controls will minimize the risk of a nonprofit violating policies, regulations, and laws.
4 Secrets to a Successful Fundraising Portfolio Review
It’s about that time. You’re wrapping up the end of year fundraising frenzy and looking at what the new year [...]
What is Data Intelligence?
The nonprofit world reached a “Tipping Point” in 2020: we believe the future of our industry will look significantly different [...]
Incorporating Last Year’s Lessons into 2021 End-of-Year Fundraising Plans
Whenever fall approaches, the professional fundraiser in me starts a long running list that will last precisely until January 1st: [...]
New Rules for Corporate Purpose
What is corporate purpose? What are the current rules for corporate purpose? And why do we need to redefine them? [...]
Building Cultural Competency to Understand Your Donors
Inclusivity matters. Diversity makes organizations stronger and better. So how do social good organizations engage donors of color? Joining the [...]
How Households Make Giving Decisions
For decades, fundraisers have been trying to understand some of the differences in philanthropic giving between men and women. And, [...]
American Rescue Plan Act: Impact on Nonprofits and Other Social Good Organizations
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law to provide an additional $1.9 trillion [...]
5 Tips for Successful Online Giving Days
Tips for how your higher education institution, K-12 school or nonprofit can have a successful online giving day in 2021.