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 [...]
Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment
On January 27, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum to all executive departments and agencies [...]
As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money
No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe. But if you’re a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school [...]
Crisis Communication Planning for Heads of Schools
In the event of a crisis, your school needs to be prepared to communicate both internally and externally. Learn how in this article from Blackbaud. [...]
Preparing for the Inevitable: How Grantmakers Can Thrive Amid Climate Events
A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the [...]
How to Manage Your Arts and Cultural Nonprofit’s Revenue Streams in Uncertain Times
The last few years have been exceptionally hard for arts and cultural nonprofits. Just as organizations started to see patrons [...]
From Data Deluge to Impactful Decisions: Mastering Data in Grantmaking
Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information. Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the [...]
Advice from Grantmakers on Streamlining Your Tech Solutions
In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? This [...]
Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis
Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice, a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The [...]
