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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.
You’ve had 365 days to keep your 2024 New Year’s resolutions—how well did you do? Statistics show that if you’re like most Americans, over 80% of those resolutions were toast by February. But, since you’re here reading Philanthropy.Org, I’m hopeful you’re among the 8% who wrote their resolutions down, and then actually kept it.
Whether you’re preparing year-end appeals, planning outreach to major donors, or focusing on planned giving opportunities, a thoughtful approach can make all the difference for your nonprofit. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and grab a list—or make one! Because the key to a successful year-end campaign is as much about preparation as it is about execution.
Note how often the tone of instructive materials treats fundraising as something we do to prospective givers, not what we do with potential partners.