How to Make High-Tech Fundraising Feel More High Touch for Your Donors
As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get [...]
School Choice and Blackbaud Software
There has been a lot of discussion about “school choice” programs across the U.S. and how they impact students, families, [...]
Navigating the Shifting Political Landscape as a Federal Grant Recipient
With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. Federal grant [...]
8 Strategy Basics for Nonprofit Organizations
Every nonprofit has its limitation and pain points. Here's 8 strategy tips to get you thinking outside the box.
Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs
In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between [...]
Discussing a Change in Leadership with Your Donors
As bridge builders whose success depends on forging authentic relationships with donors, fundraisers can sometimes find the line between the [...]
Planning for Uncertainty: What Federally Funded Organizations Can Do Now and Be Prepared for Next
Federal funding is a critical source of revenue for many nonprofits, healthcare foundations, higher education institutions, and other organizations. Changes [...]
60-Day Guide to Launching Your Fund Accounting Extensibility Project
Having a fund accounting system can significantly streamline your finance function. You have automation, workflows, and dashboards immediately after implementation. [...]
Choosing a Scholarship Award Management System
Scholarship administrators have a lot to manage. They must work with advancement teams to understand scholarship funding, find students who [...]
Why We Get Stuck in Status Quo: 4 Pitfalls to Addressing Dysfunction and Opportunity in Grantmaking
As grantmakers and changemakers, we have tremendous opportunities to unite frustration and dysfunction with hope and the possibility of generating [...]