Fundraising effectively requires communicating clearly. And we can learn from all sorts of different sectors to communicate clearly. Today I was listening to a podcast on local civic engagement. And a note on communicating clearly struck me as helpful for fundraising...
Gen Z is no longer the future of philanthropy—they’re the present. Their values, digital fluency, and desire for impact make them a uniquely powerful force in today’s giving landscape. Yet even though over 80% of Gen Z have supported charitable causes, nonprofits...
Last week during our monthly Nonprofit Academy call, I found myself in a conversation that felt both familiar and frustrating. The topic? How tariffs and rescissions are creating confusion among donors and nonprofit boards—and making fundraising feel nearly...
I’m honored to share a recent conversation I had with Kristin Steele and Samantha Swaim on The Fundraising Elevator podcast. With Kristin and Samantha, conversations go deep QUICKLY. We went into possible roots for burnout experienced by nonprofit leaders. And then...
Here’s something that might surprise you: The most effective fundraising conversations sound nothing like what most people think fundraising should sound like. No PowerPoints. No glossy brochures. No perfectly polished presentations that wow donors into giving....
Your nonprofit’s website is one of your most valuable tools for sharing your mission and engaging your community. It’s often the first place people go to learn about your cause, sign up to help, or make a donation. But having an engaging website isn’t...
