Essays & Editorials
Jan202115
Basic Training: Helping Your Board Help You
Board trainings, though more and more common, are still not entirely routine. The transformational results of equipping your board with training allows them to advocate for your organization in an important new way.
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Campaign Planning: The Demands of This Unique Moment
These days, in planning a campaign there is no single donor mindset. As you seek significant support, you a need bold, long-term vision that lifts donors’ sites beyond this time of crisis.
Read More Dec202010
Tough Truths: An Examination of Embedded Inequity
As nonprofits take a hard look at how to correct inequities, many are finding they need to move beyond statements of solidarity towards meaningful change. Explore key concepts necessary to begin to make a shift in a fundamentally new direction.
Read More Dec20209
Monitoring and Course Correcting Your Year-End Giving Program
Effectively managing your year-end giving program is essential to the success of your development efforts as a whole. Mary Hackett shares share some advice on things you can do now to ensure success!
Read More Dec20203
Your Board and Its Role in Strategic Planning
A board plays a crucial role in the success of an organization's strategic plan. Steven Scott Bradley and Lauren Hansen-Flaschen share their perspectives on the role of the board in the planning process.
Read More Nov202030
Doubling Down on Stewardship: One Key to Success in Planned Giving
One thing has become clear during these trying times...donors want to help. Planned gifts most often come from loyal donors—not necessarily big donors. That means your most important task is to pay attention to donors in a way that inspires and justifies their loyalty.
Read More Oct202029
Community Foundations: Heroes in Funding COVID Response
Despite the turbulent times that 2020 has presented them, community foundations have dug in, raised support from their communities and quickly distributed funds to local organizations in need. These hometown heroes are at the forefront of making sure that the needs of the communities in which they operate are met.
Read More Oct202020
For Nonprofits, Uncertainty Equals Opportunity
Today, the nonprofit community is being looked to as an example of justice, fairness, creativity and compassion. This presents an unparalleled opportunity for the entire sector to insert itself and to have an even greater positive impact on our communities, and those who benefit from the services only we can provide.
Read More Oct202016
Leadership Matters: A Conversation with Four Prominent Nonprofit CEO’s
In a recent discussion with S&W President Scott Schultz, CEO’s of four major Philadelphia nonprofits reflected on the nature of leadership in the world today. They shared that their most important responsibility may be to empower other leaders throughout the organization.
Read More Sep202017
Beyond the Ask—A Balanced Approach to Connecting With Donors
When people think of direct-response fundraising they tend to think of one thing: fundraising appeals. The reality, however, is that “asks” are just one part of a successful, multi-touch engagement approach with donors and prospects. Learn about how best in class direct response programs balance the key types of messages and outreach.
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