Charitable giving has always reflected the state of the economy, and 2024 was no different. As the economy outperformed expectations, with the stock market achieving double-digit growth rates, affluent donors […]

The other day, while driving in the city, I pulled over to let a trailer truck pass through a narrow street. As the driver maneuvered his massive vehicle past mine, […]

Recently, I received an email from a friend who serves on the board of a local nonprofit. She was looking for advice on how to boost fundraising efforts, as the […]

For over two decades, I’ve had the privilege of working as a fundraising consultant, guiding nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions through strategic philanthropy. While the journey has been deeply […]

As I shared in Part 1 of my Great Wealth Transfer blog post, we are anticipating a transfer of over $70 trillion in assets over the next 20 to 25 […]

(Author’s Note: This is the first part of a two-part series on the impact of the Great Wealth Transfer on fundraising. Part 2, coming out next month, will focus on […]

Donor advised funds (DAFs) offer flexibility, simplicity and tax advantages, making them a smart choice for donors. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, donor advised funds (DAFs) hold more than […]

Having gift acceptance policies in place is best practice. But it can take a lot of time to draft policies, and as a fundraiser, you are already overwhelmed with things […]

 Over the years there has been a lot of debate around whether a feasibility study is needed prior to launching a campaign. There are fundraising consultants who advise their clients […]

Donor stewardship practices have become much more intentional, strategic and focused. That’s the good news. But according to the most recent report from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), overall donor […]

Do you feel like you are being pulled in too many directions? Not sure how to prioritize your fundraising efforts or evaluate for potential success? Already worried about next year’s […]

(AUTHOR’S NOTE: I originally wrote this five years ago, but I never did anything with it. It just felt good to get my thoughts and feelings out on paper. My […]

In trainings for nonprofit board members, I often point out that boards have just one very critical role – to ensure the organization’s future. The way boards do that is […]

More than 10 years ago, the study Underdeveloped conducted by CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Hass, Jr. Fund, made headlines by focusing attention on the high turnover rate in […]

Much attention has been paid to the recent news from Giving USA that showed a decline in giving. While national statistics of the type shared by Giving USA are useful […]