Leaders That Last is a series featuring interviews with seasoned nonprofit leaders on the practices and principles that helped them excel and maintain longevity in their roles. Andrew Scott has been a leader virtually all of his life. At the … read more
Over the nearly four decades we’ve been partnering with nonprofits to improve their fundraisingeffectiveness, our team has identified ten of the most common issues that hold organizations backfrom achieving their full potential in fundraising. In this series of articles, we … read more
Results, Reputation, Advocates, and Endorsers As a grant professional, one of the most common questions I hear is “What is the secret to getting in front of funders?” Two years ago, at the Southern Regional Grant Conference, I presented on … read more
For many years, my wife and I have made it a tradition to see Handel’s Messiah during theChristmas season. When the soloists, the chorale, the musicians, and their myriadinstruments blend perfectly together, this is a beautifully harmonious piece of music … read more
Leaders That Last is a series featuring interviews with seasoned nonprofit leaders on the practices and principles that helped them excel and maintain longevity in their roles. Roland Warren always imagined himself being a dentist. That is, until he realized … read more
You need a better way to fundraise. You might not realize it yet. Maybe your results coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic look great in comparison to 2018 and 2019. They might even still look strong today. Many organizations reached … read more
Recession. The very mention of the word in nonprofit circles is sometimes enough to make fundraisers reach for the panic button. Soaring inflation, a wobbly stock market, and — yes — flashing signs of a recession. America has seen brighter … read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RALEIGH, N.C. — Americans are “very pessimistic” about the economy, but the nation’s nonprofit organizations look set to ride out the storm as donors focus on the greater good, a new nationwide research study suggests. “Despite widespread … read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DickersonBakker acquires Cargill Associates; forges ‘fundraising powerhouse’ as possible U.S. recession nears RALEIGH, N.C. — Two of America’s most prolific fundraising firms have joined forces to power up charitable giving to nonprofits, churches, and education institutions — … read more
If you polled most people in a non-profit organization, they will probably say that the Development Director has a cushy job. Meetings with interesting people. Dinners, lunches, golf, black-tie affairs and whatnot with the movers and shakers. An open door … read more
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