Why Outsourcing Can Be a Smart Move

Why Outsourcing Can Be a Smart Move

As I reflect back on my time working inside nonprofit organizations, one thing was constant: we were always trying to do more than we were staffed for. The mission mattered deeply. Expectations were high. But qualified help was hard to find, cross-training was rare,...
Messaging Matters

Messaging Matters

Every great campaign starts with a story—not a catchy slogan, but something real that connects people to purpose. But here’s the thing: messaging isn’t only about what you say. It’s also about when you say it, how you say it, what image you pair with it, and where you...
Building Momentum: 10 Essentials for a Successful Capital Campaign

Building Momentum: 10 Essentials for a Successful Capital Campaign

If you’re preparing for a capital campaign, you’re stepping into one of the most exciting—and transformative—chapters in your organization’s story. You know what your mission could achieve with the right support—but you also know how much planning, teamwork, and heart...
End-of-Year Fundraising Tactics You Can Use Right Now

End-of-Year Fundraising Tactics You Can Use Right Now

As the year comes to a close, you’re entering one of the most important moments for fundraising. Donors are reflecting on their impact, and you have the opportunity to inspire them to take action before December 31. The key is to use end-of-year fundraising strategies...
Brand and Story: Messaging That Moves Donors to Act

Brand and Story: Messaging That Moves Donors to Act

Recently, we explored why public relations must come before fundraising. Visibility and trust set the stage, but once that foundation is in place, the question becomes more personal: how do you move beyond awareness to build relationships that last? How do you inspire...
Considering Major Gifts Made Simple

Considering Major Gifts Made Simple

When segmenting your organization’s database to better utilize its giving potential by targeting your requests, there is one category you may elect to focus more attention on in this current atmosphere of uncertainty. Over and above the usual suspects of annual and...