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Reading Time: 9 minutesAs a member of your nonprofit’s board of directors, you’re responsible for steering its future, advising on budgetary concerns, and practicing continuous oversight. You and many of your fellow board members are also likely major donors. These…
Reading Time: 6 minutesEvery organization seeks new donors to grow. However, strengthening relationships with prospective high-value supporters takes time, which is why nonprofits need to focus on donor qualification to narrow down their top prospects. Donor qualification may seem simple…
Reading Time: 11 minutesFor private and independent schools, fundraising plays a critical role in ensuring students receive a top-notch education and are equipped with the resources they need to thrive. But for their fundraising efforts to make a sustained, significant…
Reading Time: 19 minutesUniversities and other higher education institutions are among the most complex nonprofit organizations. Their fundraising needs and processes are understandably complex, too. If you work in a higher education development or advancement department, there’s a lot on…
Reading Time: 11 minutesAs every nonprofit professional knows, each new capital campaign or other fundraising initiative is a challenge. Even when you understand your audience and why they choose to give, carefully crafting your messages and appeals to meet the…
Reading Time: 10 minutesMaking your best guess about the future is a significant part of nonprofit fundraising, budgeting, and planning. Since events, fundraisers, and organizational changes all require significant planning, nonprofits often set their calendars and strategic plans at the…
Reading Time: 12 minutesA grateful patient fundraising program is an essential component of your healthcare institution’s development strategy. These programs give patients an outlet to support your organization beyond a heartfelt “thank you” by philanthropically expressing their gratitude to the…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile the government recently passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, there are dramatic cuts predicted for Medicaid and other critical funding sources. There have also been discussions around potentially eliminating…
Reading Time: 4 minutesNonprofit leaders find themselves in yet another climate of uncertainty. Swift administrative policy changes—including federal funding freezes, grant restrictions, trade tariffs, and shifts in support for various initiatives like scientific research, global aid, and DEI—are creating very…
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn the complex ecosystem of nonprofit healthcare systems and hospital leadership, the relationship between the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays a critical role in an organization’s fundraising success. This article explores…