Help One Person Feel Like a Hero to Your Organization Every Work Day – A Fundraising Essay
“Did you get the grant application done? Facebook campaign launched? Emails scheduled? What about calling back the person who complained about how many emails were sent? Maybe, if you have time, call some people and ask for money. Who? Oh, I don’t know, pull that...
Manage Your Beliefs
Three months into my first role at a national nonprofit, I opened up our donor relationship management software and looked at a list of people who had stopped giving in my area. One of the names stuck out. When I Googled the name I had to refresh the page because I...
How to StoryBrand Your Nonprofit Organization
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations are built to make a difference. Yes, you need to be sustainable—but your bottom line isn’t solely about profit. The impact is your most important metric. Whether you provide clean water, help refugees, or serve low-income...
It’s Time for Nonprofits to Rewire the Way We Think About Fundraising
Unfortunately, fundraising often feels like a dirty word for many nonprofit and church leaders. It’s more than a necessary evil. Sure, fundraising helps pay staff salaries, operate your outreach activities, and advance your mission. Yet, it’s so easy for major gift...
