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Susan Kahan 5/3/25 Susan Kahan 5/3/25

It’s Not About the Ask, It’s About the Relationship

Building strong donor relationships is the most essential skill in fundraising—but younger staff often struggle with it due to generational differences in communication.

There's a new opportunity coming soon to help your team grow the confidence and skills they need to connect across generations.

Susan Kahan 3/20/25 Susan Kahan 3/20/25

Fundraising Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Solution

People often call fundraising a “necessary evil”—but what if it’s actually the key to building a better world?

Let’s reframe the conversation and recognize fundraising for what it truly is: a powerful force for change.

Susan Kahan 2/27/25 Susan Kahan 2/27/25

Avoid the Capital Campaign Trap: What Nonprofits Miss in Planning

Avoid the capital campaign stall!

Discover why nonprofits get stuck before reaching their fundraising goal—and how to prevent it from happening to you.

Susan Kahan 2/3/25 Susan Kahan 2/3/25

Your Board Won’t Ask for Money? Here’s What They Can Do Instead

Many board members hesitate when it comes to fundraising—but that doesn’t mean they can’t play a crucial role in your nonprofit’s financial success.

Learn how to engage your board in fundraising without making the ask, so they can help drive impact in meaningful ways.

Susan Kahan 1/2/25 Susan Kahan 1/2/25

From Baby Boomers to Gen Beta: The $75 Trillion Opportunity

As Baby Boomers pass the torch and Generation Beta emerges onto the scene, nonprofits are at the crossroads of a $75 trillion opportunity.

This unprecedented wealth transfer is reshaping philanthropy, making planned giving more crucial than ever. Is your organization ready?

Susan Kahan 11/21/24 Susan Kahan 11/21/24

Reflect, Review, and Recharge: A Look Back at 2024

Make a plan, work your plan. What was our plan for 2024 and did we accomplish it?

Susan Kahan 11/6/24 Susan Kahan 11/6/24

What Do We Do Now?

Regardless of all the distractions happening, regardless of the noise, regardless of what grabs the attention, you have a job to do.

You still have to raise money for your nonprofit and probably have goals before year-end.

So what can you do?

Susan Kahan 9/12/24 Susan Kahan 9/12/24

Hiring Your Next Nonprofit Leader: How to Succeed in a New Era of Fundraising and DEI

Baby boomers are retiring.

Baby boomers who have held leadership roles for decades.

And now nonprofit boards of directors are tasked with finding replacements.

But what to consider?

Susan Kahan 8/27/24 Susan Kahan 8/27/24

L’ador V’ador - From Generation to Generation

Seasons change.

So do the generations.

Who are the current five generations of donors and how should nonprofits be building relationships with them?

Susan Kahan 5/29/24 Susan Kahan 5/29/24

Just Go Talk To That Stranger

I get it, talking to people you don’t know can be hard. Nerve-wracking. Overwhelming.

But nonprofit friends – get over it.