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Running a nonprofit isn’t for the faint of heart. This category tackles the hard realities—strategy, staffing, board dynamics, burnout, and the mindset required to lead through uncertainty. Practical insights for CEOs, development directors, and those responsible for ensuring the mission doesn’t fail.
Eileen McCabe, Planned Giving Officer at Deborah Heart Foundation, writes that a centralized system to capture and share donor interactions across teams, paired with clear expectations for reporting interactions, allows development professionals to guide conversations, maintain consistency, and protect the integrity of the fundraising process.
Another Source CEO & Chief Talent Strategist Marcie Glenn discusses nonprofit hiring mistakes, the value of a sales background, and the need to ensure a candidate’s strengths align with their desired role.
Cal-Arts Principal Gifts Associate Director Andrea Nunez-Gamboa points out that the most effective fundraising strategies are rooted in community, rather than the traditional model that’s centered on an organization.
Nonprofit influencers sell an idealized version of advancement. But honest conversations and relationships with donors, our board, colleagues, and ourselves, matter much more than an influencer’s hot take.
When development and communications teams plan and create in silos, the donor’s experience and their lack of giving reflects that fragmentation. Coordination and focusing on the story arc is the key to success, writes consultant Lisa O’Brien.
Diane Charness of DHR Global talks about what she looks for in a good executive-level candidate; shares her thoughts about fundraising industry turnover, and offers suggestions for strengthening your leadership skills.
Your board members want to give. They also want to be asked. Sometimes, good fundraising simply means having a meaningful conversation. So what’s stopping you?
As resources dwindle and donors become more selective, nonprofit cooperation — not competition — is the way forward. With the right mindset, creativity, and a shared commitment to mission, organizations can turn perceived barriers into opportunities for alignment rather than division.
The Vivo Crónico Foundation, which works to provide support for those with chronic illness, is leaning into storytelling, community-building, and digital engagement to boost visibility and attract potential donors, strategic partners, and funders.