The Myth of Risk: Fear Not the Dragons, Funders
I have been on this quest for some time, sharing the message that there is no bad grant. But like [...]
How to Use Data to Improve Prospect Identification
I have always found one of the most exciting things about the nonprofit sector to be its diversity. Nonprofits encompass [...]
Breaking Silos: Standardizing Accounting Methodologies in a Catholic Diocese
The Catholic Church runs the largest network of private schools in the United States, with thousands of primary and secondary [...]
How to Build Your Nonprofit’s Major Gifts Fundraising Program
If your growing nonprofit has never had an official major gifts program or your existing major giving strategy needs a [...]
What Nonprofits Should Know About Process Automation
Imagine you had an extra hour each day to do big-picture, meaningful work. What would you do? As much as [...]
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: [...]
