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Expert commentary on nonprofit fundraising trends, philanthropy shifts, and development strategies from Graham-Pelton.
Reading Time: 4 minutesFundraising is a career in which many of the required results of our job are ultimately decided by people and forces outside of our control. We ask individuals to willingly give money away, not for financial gains…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere is a story that we’ve been telling ourselves in the fundraising industry. I’ve heard it told countless times, and in full disclosure, I’ve told it myself. It goes something like this: “The skill sets for frontline…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn August 2019, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released study results revealing that half of all fundraisers expect to leave their jobs in the next two years, with only 12% citing retirement or family changes as the reason. Even…
Reading Time: 4 minutesNonprofit leaders in the United States and around the world are grappling with the possibility of a looming recession. With plummeting consumer confidence, near-record inflation, and rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve, there is good reason…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDiversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging. Justice. These may seem like buzzwords, but they represent principles that are fundamental to the missions of many nonprofits. And when these principles are approached with intentionality, strategy, and curiosity, they can have…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis article was co-authored by Senior Consultant Cassie Mesko and Chief Talent Officer Laura McGarry. The nonprofit sector has seen a significant challenge in attracting and retaining fundraisers, especially in light of the Great Resignation. In her…
Reading Time: 4 minutesMacKenzie Scott is arguably the most innovative and influential philanthropist in a generation. By challenging the status quo that philanthropy should be a drawn-out, heavily scrutinized process that comes with strings attached by the donor, her giving…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe nonprofit sector is experiencing an unprecedented staffing crisis. Fundraisers are moving into new roles or leaving the profession altogether. At Graham-Pelton, conversations with nonprofit leaders who are struggling to attract and retain fundraising talent is increasing…
Reading Time: 6 minutesCryptocurrency is confusing. Its very concept produces more questions than answers, and its mention usually results in an immediate and visceral reaction: “Doesn’t that have to do with the dark web?” “I am the furthest thing from…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen working with nonprofits to develop their Cases for Support, I find that many development leaders grapple with the same recurring questions: how do you talk about all those competing needs and many funding priorities when some…