Jingle All the Way…Today!

Jingle All the Way…Today!

Walk into any retail store in October and you’ll see it. Christmas trees. Holiday ornaments. Santa hats stacked high. You might roll your eyes and mutter something about stores starting earlier every year. Maybe even throw in a “Bah! Humbug!” Pretty soon they’ll be...
Why Your Development Director Will Resign in 18 Months

Why Your Development Director Will Resign in 18 Months

Tracy seemed perfect for the development director role. She had great experience. Solid references. She genuinely cared about the mission and had concrete ideas for growing donations. Eighteen months later, she turned in her resignation. I’m willing to bet this sounds...
The Fundraising Iceberg

The Fundraising Iceberg

You spend months building a relationship with a potential donor. Coffee meetings. Program updates. Invitations to events they can’t attend. Phone calls that go straight to voicemail. Then they write a $10,000 check. Your board celebrates the gift. The donor gets a...
Are You Losing Your Best Fundraisers?

Are You Losing Your Best Fundraisers?

Let’s face it: Development Director turnover is high. Like… really high. We’re talking about an average tenure of just 16-18 months. It’s not just inconvenient; it disrupts donor relationships and hampers long-term fundraising. Why does this happen?...
The Nonprofit Network Secret

The Nonprofit Network Secret

When you think of nonprofit networking, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s fundraising events, community partnerships, or even collaborations with other organizations. Networking often feels like a necessary task to achieve a specific goal—whether that’s securing...