Have you seen that trend where people introduce themselves as a [fill-in-the-blank] and then they go on to describe what they do in sweeping generalizations?  It might be cliché, but

As non-profit leaders, we all feel burnt out at one point or another.  Often, that feeling pushes us into survival mode. Our amygdala is all geared up and shouting, “It’s

It’s a fact of life that every generation criticizes the generation to come after it. Boomers criticized Gen X. Gen X criticized millennials. And now it seems that we’re all

What makes an NPO successful at fundraising?  Is it a really great vision? A charismatic ED? A board who pulls their weight with fundraising and recruiting?  Actually, in my opinion,

Don’t fall for this common mistake in your NPO.  I see it all the time. You and your board are passionate about the mission of your organization, but you’re really

Do you ever feel utterly exhausted trying to secure funding from donors and in spaces that just don’t get you? Like no matter how clearly you state your case, the

I know I talk a lot about mindset and money baggage, and trauma, and brain science… all these things that are 100% true but also intangible.  And, I’m sure some

Years ago, as a baby ED, I remember taking a fancy fundraising training program. I was ready to get my strategy on and learn some high-powered tricks of the trade

One question I get all the time is, “Where do I find new donors?” And while that might feel like the most logical question to ask when you’re looking to

Well, it’s the new year, and I don’t know about you, but the stress levels are high. Lack of time, money, and staff can lead us to have a level

With just one week left in 2023, so many of you are looking at the New Year’s finish line and wondering how to have the biggest impact on your year-end

It’s a digital-centered world out there, and sometimes it seems like every popsicle stand and hot dog cart has a website.  Where nonprofits used to prioritize in-person donor cultivation, now

We need to have an open and honest conversation about bad fundraising tactics.  I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to how nonprofits cultivate, solicit,

I wanted to grab your attention this week of December for some very important and timely info that will help you smash your fundraising goals right here in the fourth

I hear from a lot of EDs that fundraising is the number one stressor in their day. They know they need the funds to pay their staff and continue the

As a leader of color in the nonprofit industry, I have often facilitated conversations about equity and racial inequality in the philanthropic space. The inequalities are undeniable. In my experience,

You have entered the Twilight Zone.  But don’t be alarmed. I only want to break the fourth wall for a moment to talk about email marketing for your small-shop NPO.

Today, I’d like to discuss a topic that’s both compelling and transformative: Servant leadership and its incredible potential for fundraising. Many moons ago when I initially took the reins as