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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…
Reading Time: 13 minutesCapital campaigns are among the most exciting and impactful projects that nonprofits undertake. They fund strategic and critical investments with new revenue, meaningfully engage top prospects, and measurably increase mission impact. They are also often extremely complex…
Reading Time: 7 minutesPlanned giving is an integral component of any robust fundraising program. Defined as gifts that are designated for an organization at a future date, planned gifts can provide major support to your institution. Many nonprofits find planned…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, nonprofits face the challenge of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their operations. At Graham-Pelton, we recognize the transformative potential of AI in elevating philanthropy and enhancing nonprofit effectiveness. This article…
Reading Time: 5 minutesImagine this: your nonprofit’s Vice President of Advancement, the linchpin for your fundraising and donor relations, suddenly vacates their position. In a bid for continuity and to save on costs, you appoint a long-standing team member as…
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…