Essays & Editorials

Jul202030

Philabundance in Overdrive: Times of Crisis Bring a Flood of Giving

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can vary strikingly from one organization to another. Some organizations have seen their operations paralyzed, yet a different subset, such as S&W client Philabundance, have found themselves in higher demand.

Jul202020

Five Bright Ideas – S&W Clients Shape Resourceful Solutions for Difficult Times

One thing we have all learned over the last few months is that bad situations can bring out the best in people. We wanted to take a moment to spotlight and applaud just a few of the many examples of our clients’ creative solutions to meeting unexpected challenges.

Jun202022

Recession Planning: Drawing Your Roadmap to Recovery

As we look ahead to the second half of 2020, the world is a more uncertain place than most people alive today can remember. The sheer number of important unanswerable questions we now face presents a real challenge. In this article, we share advice for nonprofits and their fundraisers on how best to meet the challenge of the uncertain times we face.

Jun202012

Adapting Every Day: Message Strategies for Changing Times

In a world constantly in motion, organizations must continually adapt and adjust in order to send the right messages to donors. They must keep updating their story so that it makes sense in the moment. This article shares advice about how to shape an effective messaging strategy in a time of rapid change.

Jun20202

If I Hear the Word ‘Pivot’ One More Time…

For organizations that have spent the last few months pivoting during these changing times, Kelly Grattan advises that now it’s time to focus on what to do to get ready for business as (sort of) usual.

May202021

Rapid Planning: Why and How to Think Strategically About the Critical Months Ahead

We've been talking to many clients and other nonprofit leaders at this important point of transition during the COVID-19 crisis. They're asking: How can we rebuild for future success and feel confident in our decision-making while operating under such uncertain times? Here, we have the answer to your organization's road to recovery.