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From Blood to Boils: 10 Passover-Inspired Lessons for Smarter Nonprofit Fundraising
What if the 10 plagues of Passover were actually a fundraising masterclass?
The story of Passover is dramatic. Pharaoh ignored the 10 warning signs = plagues.
Is your nonprofit doing the same?
Are You Still Standing on the Social Distancing Sticker?
Have you ever thought about how the still-present social distancing stickers are a symbol for your nonprofit’s lack of forward movement and outdated systems?
Not Every Nonprofit Should Exist Forever…And That’s a Fundraising Question
While there has been extraordinary growth in the nonprofit sector, what worked before to make a nonprofit sustainable (and hopefully thrive) may no longer be a successful strategy.
In fact, not every nonprofit is going to be around forever. And frankly, that shouldn’t even be the goal.
Fundraising is a Year-Round Commitment. Your Donors Can Tell When It’s Not.
Ready for the harsh truth to begin the year? You have to fundraise all year long. Want to know why?
Oh, What A Year!
The role of nonprofits has never been more important. With unprecedented changes and challenges, what should our goals be and how can we meet them?
5 Must-Do Moves Smart Development Directors Are Making Right Now
Maybe you’ve seen the articles talking about the new law.
We don’t exactly know how it will influence donor behavior.
But you have to start making your end-of-year plan.
What to do? Read the 5 Must-Dos now!
Summer Is The Time to Rest, Reflect—and Regroup ☀️🧠
What’s the magic of early summer?
The pace shifts. The email volume dips (a little).
The frantic energy of spring campaigns and year-end wrap-ups gives way to something softer.
How can you get a moment to stop reacting and start reflecting?
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.
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.
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?