A meaningful gift—sometimes called a transformational gift—offers sustained, strategic impact. It helps a nonprofit do more than survive month to month; it allows them to plan, expand, and innovate.
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When the World Feels Uncertain, Generosity Still Works
If it feels like the ground is shifting under your feet, you’re not imagining it. With shifting government decisions, unpredictable program funding, tax changes, and economic volatility, nonprofit leaders are carrying more weight than ever.
The Fundraising Event Nobody Attended… and Why That Was the Point
In a community with over 300 nonprofits and a jam-packed calendar of galas, dinners, and silent auctions, it’s easy for a small organization to feel like its event will be just another RSVP in the stack.
How Storytelling Doubles Donations
The Power of One Story introduces The Pivot Pulse™ Framework — a storytelling approach that helps nonprofits turn awareness into empathy, and empathy into action.
From Legal Pads to Laptops: A 40-Year Habit That Still Works
Early in my career, I managed my days with a yellow legal pad and a stack of file folders. I hand-wrote administrative tasks, listed phone numbers and call reminders, and project notes—then prioritized by due date.
What’s the Difference Between Marketing and Fundraising—And Why It Matters
Every nonprofit and purpose-driven business needs both marketing and fundraising (or sales) —but they are not the same. Confusing them can drain your energy, dilute your message, and ultimately cost you relationships and revenue. Understanding how they work—and how...
The Email I Almost Didn’t Send: A True Story That Affirmed the Process
Stewardship Is More Than Gratitude—It’s Empowerment. Every update is a chance to equip your team with what they need to make things happen.
Why do nonprofits hesitate to adopt a YEAR-ROUND fundraising flow?
Too many nonprofits find themselves trapped in a fundraising cycle that pivots on a few big events—galas, auctions, holiday appeals—while neglecting the full potential of recurring giving, storytelling,
Grant-Ready: Why Most Proposals Fail Before They’re Even Submitted
In today’s landscape, that matters: thousands apply, but only 1 in 10 proposals is funded nationally.
Being “grant-ready” is what separates wishful thinking from real funding success.