May 19, 2025 | Blog
At the heart of every successful development strategy is a clear and compelling Case for Support. This cornerstone document defines your organization’s mission, communicates your vision, and provides evidence of your impact. More than just an internal reference, it...
May 5, 2025 | Blog
When we think of nonprofit funding, grants, sponsorships, and galas often take center stage. But in truth, more than 80% of philanthropic dollars in the U.S. come from individual donors and private foundations—making individual donor programs not just valuable, but...
Apr 28, 2025 | Blog
The prospect of a federal funding freeze is understandably unsettling. For nonprofits that rely heavily on public dollars, these moments can spark genuine concern about programs, staffing, and the communities that depend on your work. But take heart: this...
Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
When it comes to fundraising—whether through grants, capital campaigns, or donor programs—public relations must come first. Before submitting a grant application, launching a campaign, or introducing a donor engagement initiative, your constituents and potential...
Mar 28, 2025 | Blog
A friend of mine sent me this incredibly entertaining Rolling Stone piece called “The Slow Death of the Great Wrestling Promo”. You should read it. Of course, you didn’t take your mother’s advice to eat your vegetables when you were growing up,...
Feb 11, 2025 | Blog
As messaging professionals, we tell stories all the time. We spend most of our time thinking about the stories we’re going to tell externally, to our customers/fans. We tend to spend less time thinking about all the stories we tell internally, to our coworkers,...
