Finding the right partner for your fundraising efforts can be one of the most stressful aspects of nonprofit leadership. The right partnership has the potential to catapult your organization to the next level. At the same time, the wrong partnership could...
I’ve spent the bulk of my career in philanthropy. We issued countless RFPs during my tenure with two large, national, multi-affiliate organizations. And since joining Pursuant, I’ve been part of the team that’s responsible for responding to RFPs. It goes without...
Here’s something that successful nonprofit leaders and development directors understand when it comes to making the ask: It’s all about the relationship! The more you can connect your cause to the donor’s specific passions and interests, the more successful you will...
I was traveling for business last month when I found myself at the dinner table with a group of industry professionals. Some were consultants, and some were on staff with different nonprofit organizations. Collectively, we represented various demographics of age,...
A few years ago I made the transition into the world of parenthood. After surviving those early months of intense sleep deprivation I began to find myself in the unfamiliar position of relating to my parents… as a parent. If you’ve ever spent time around kids, you can...
