The South Sound chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is launching their mentorship program - and I'm honored to be a...

If you are looking for a place to start with fundraising strategy, take a look at your job descriptions. The most successful and engaged...

When it comes to corporate giving to nonprofits, I've got some good news and some bad news. The good? Corporations can ... 👍 Be a great...

I knew it was too good to be true. The box promised a simple set up. Download the app, plug in the device and then - BAM - the wi-fi that...

Have you seen the HBO documentary series "Telemarketers"? It's a fantastic (and scary) look at telemarketing scams - and follows two DIY...

Fundraisers – have you ever had this conversation? “Make sure that donor X isn’t on the list for the annual appeal – she’s a major...

Leadership is a key element of a successful fundraising campaign. I've always been interested in leadership - and how a curious and...

I was excited to join Matt Barnes from Rogue Creative on the Nonprofit Connect Podcast (and a little nervous to follow Susan Wright Kenny...

The 2022 Giving USA report has been released - and there's some interesting tidbits inside. The big headline is that giving is down by...

The end of the month reminds me of the underlying tension in fundraising. Long-term processes vs. short-term goals. We know building a...

Fundraising is a complicated effort. It’s art and science – and can seem mysterious and unknowable. Despite this complexity, I think...

Special events are a key part of the nonprofit landscape. Special events can also be a major source of stress and burnout for staff and...

Special events are a popular tool for fundraising. Also, they are often wildly ineffective. Without proper planning and strategy, an...

Recently, I had the chance to screen Uncharitable – the upcoming movie based on Dan Pallotta's TED talk and book. I’ve been a fan of the...

When I was a chief development officer, there were three things I did to combat burnout within my teams: 📣 Talk about it – by talking...

Had a great chat recently with Chris Roelke from What If Direct Marketing. Chris and I worked together during my time at Habitat - and...

When I first started fundraising, no one seemed to be talking about how hard fundraising work is. Sure, we talked about the work itself -...

The only thing I love more than talking about fundraising and nonprofit strategy is talking about fundraising and nonprofit strategy with...

Corporate giving is a critical part of your fundraising toolbox – but don’t get fooled. It’s not a silver bullet. I’m sure I’m not the...

For nonprofits, corporate giving can be a good news / bad news situation. For example: 💚 Corporations can support nonprofits with...