A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits: Why Donors Are Pulling Back
Nonprofit giving has declined by $65 billion since 2021, a staggering number influenced by multiple factors. Economic challenges like inflation and market volatility... Read more.
Honoring the Legacy of Planned Giving Pioneers While Shaping the Future
The planned giving community has lost two giants—Roger Schoenhals and Lindsay Lapole—whose contributions shaped the profession for generations. Roger, founder... Read more.
Why Grantmakers Are Getting Tougher With Nonprofits
The free money era is over. Community foundations and major donors are done funding nonprofits that refuse to plan for the future. If your organization is still... Read more.
2025, January
Featured Cover Complete Issue Legacy: Your’s and Your Donors’ Jennifer Amarnick, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Gift PlanningJupiter Medical... Read more.
No One Ever Made Money by Panicking
With potential government funding cuts, nonprofits must resist fear-driven reactions and focus on what truly secures their future: philanthropy. Grants come and... Read more.
2025, February
Featured Cover Complete Issue Authenticity in Action: Mastering the Art of Nonprofit Storytelling to Inspire Giving Karen Alonso, Vice President of MarketingUnited... Read more.
2025, March
Featured Cover Complete Issue From Stage to Storytelling: How Creative Backgrounds Shape Fundraising Success Emily Wills, Development DirectorMadison Reading Project,... Read more.
Why a Balanced Fundraising Approach is More Important Now Than Ever
Is your strategy built to last? Relying too much on one revenue source—events, grants, or major gifts—can leave your nonprofit vulnerable when the unexpected... Read more.
Donors Can Smell Fear
Fear is nonprofit kryptonite, and donors can smell it from miles away. While you're clutching your pearls in your vanilla comfort zone, bold organizations are reinventing... Read more.
The System Is Not Unfair
Fairness is subjective, often rooted in financial literacy gaps, not systemic bias. The system rewards those who understand its rules and take personal responsibility,... Read more.