Essays & Editorials

Mar20212

Board, Council, or Committee: Finding the Best Role for Your Volunteers

Volunteers contribute to the success of your mission as no other group can. However, there are many unique approaches that can be employed to ensure volunteers’ impact can be particularly meaningful.

Feb20218

Looking Ahead: 10 Trends to Watch for in 2021

We can all agree 2020 was a year like no other—a year in which American philanthropy was tested and came through. With 2020 behind us, we optimistically look to the year ahead at the top trends we believe are worth watching.

Jan202120

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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