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Steve Clark, Virginia Tech

Deb Havighorst, Prairie State College Foundation

Mark Seeley, Reformed Theological Seminary – Charlotte

Jeffrey Cline, ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Lynn Elsken Brynes, The Bryn Mawr School

Ed Cable, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Ben Madonia, Hamilton College

Sam Samuels, Smith College

Jeff Comfort, Osuf

Josefa Bethea-Wall, Africa University, Inc.

Dennis Carlson, General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists

Marilyn Van Houten, NYU Langone Health

Steven Clark, Virginia Tech

Kathryn Miree, Kathryn W. Miree & Associates, Inc.

Kim Johnson, Mount St. Mary’s University

Meredith Sossman, MM&C Consulting

Delia G. Perez, Fairleigh Dickinson University

James Salley, Africa University

Paul Chip Hurd, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

Larry Raff, Copley Raff, Inc.

Dr. Sarah K. Nathan, Middletown Community Foundation

Stephanie Cory, Stephanie Cory Consulting

Lynn Ierardi, University of Pennsylvania

Russell James, Texas Tech University

Conrad Teitell, Taxwise Giving

Sandra Pollack, Daughters of the American Revolution

Nigel Allen, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation

Mindy Aleman, Kent State University

Kenneth Meifert, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Tania Yount, Barnabas Center, Inc.

Joe Tumolo, Donor Centric Fundraising, LLC

Gary Bukowski, Sarah A Reed Children’s Center

Camilyn Leone, University of Virginia Law

Jeff Mueller, American Heart Association

Dale Keshishian, HealthWorks Academies

Andre Gorgenyi, Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Jim Murphy, Episcopal Church Foundation

Jane Danek, Princeton University

Rebecca Price-Janney, Self

Stuart Sullivan, Shriners Children

Michael Einbinder-Schatz,

Suzanne Lutz, Robert Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights

Seetha Aiyar, Hindu American Foundation

Debbie Shupp, The Parkesburg Point

Steve Grourke, The American College

Dan Rice, Alliance Community Foundation

Scott Janney, The Salvation Army

Anne McClintock, Harvard University

Jory Barrad, The Pathway School

Cynthia Pritchard, State System Foundation

Michelle Gollapalli, ECRI Institute

Allen Thomas, Thomas Charitable Advisors, LLC

Nanette Fridman, Fridman Strategies

Sylvia Bastani, Girard College

Cam Kelly, Duke University

Kevin Jameson, Dementia Society of America

Daniel P. Condoluci-Smith,

Jim Langley, Langley Innovations

Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Kronstadt Consulting

Creal Zearing, Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts

Marlo Schalesky, Wonder Wood Ranch

Judy Frazier, We The Kids, Inc

Rhett Wilson, The White House Historical Association

Jennifer Green, Alpha Bravo Canine

John Lepp, Agents of Good

Johnne Syverson, Charitable Giving Resource Center

William Curtis, CommonSpirit Health

Brad Caswell, Acadia Squam Group

Amy Varga, The Varga Group

Penelope Burk, Cygnus Applied Research, Inc.

Dien Yuen, Daylight Advisors

Brian Saber, Asking Matters

Elizabeth Thompson, World Relief

Claire Axelrad, Clairification

Stephen Frey, Geneva College Foundation

Linda Garrison, Acuity Consulting

Carolyn Ridley, Asbury University

Cole Eason, Truman Heartland Community Foundation

Wayne Lynch, Global School Consulting Group

Phil Bloyd, SAR Foundation

Petrina Williams, Susan B. Anthony

Troy Nuss, Ronald McDonald House of Delaware

Matt Sleezer, Kaleida Health Foundation

Jessica Gottlieb, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

James Gold, Accordant Health

Scott Lumpkin, Scott R. Lumpkin & Associates LLC

Ramona Ramadar, The Salvation Army of Greater New York

Michelle Staes, United Way of Atlanta

Pazit Levitan, The Path to Impact

Chelsea Brown, Outlier Media

Chris Needles, Wounded Warrior Project

Rebecca Locke, American Red Cross

Wayne Olson, Shriners Children

Wes Davis, West End Neighborhood House

Doris Parent, Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center

Dwayne Walton, The Parkesburg Point

Leigh Brown Perkins, Senior Content Marketing Manager

Ryan Park, Upbring

John Nersesian, PIMCO

Brent West, High Peaks Alliance

Kimberly Johnson, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Elizabeth Racheva, The Phillips Collection

Mark Mills, Smithsonian Institution

Larry Chinn, New Life Church

Susan Campbell, Polk County Community Foundation

Shari Hunter, Two & Company

Adam Morgan, MVP Advisors

Cheryl Mott Smith, Kairos Trust

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Contributing isn’t just about writing an article—it’s about lifting up your peers, sharing what works, and helping others navigate the challenges of fundraising. Whether you’re offering a fresh idea, a hard-earned lesson, or a new way to approach donor relationships, your words can make a real impact.

Plus, as a contributor, you will:

Be featured in print & online – Your article will appear in Giving: Today and Tomorrow, reaching fundraisers nationwide.
Help others in the field – Your insights could save someone time, spark new ideas, or provide encouragement.
Expand your influence – Your voice matters, and this is a chance to share it with a larger audience.
Join a community of professionals – Connect with fellow fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and experts who share your passion.
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Do you have insights, experiences, or practical tips that could help fundraisers and nonprofit leaders succeed? Giving: Today and Tomorrow—a trusted print and online magazine—invites you to share your knowledge with thousands of professionals who care deeply about making a difference.

What Can You Write About?

You don’t need to be an industry expert—just someone willing to share real, useful insights with fellow fundraisers. We welcome stories, tips, and advice on:

What’s working for you right now – Fundraising wins, small or big!
Lessons learned – Mistakes, challenges, and what you’d do differently.
Donor relationships – How you connect, communicate, and steward supporters.
Marketing & storytelling – How you share your mission effectively.
Navigating nonprofit life – Career advice, leadership, or work-life balance.
Practical how-to’s – Quick, actionable advice others can apply right away.

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Success Stories: What’s one of the biggest fundraising wins at your nonprofit, and what made it successful?
Your Greatest Gift: What’s the biggest or most challenging gift you’ve closed, and what did you learn from it?
Adapting to Change: How has your nonprofit adjusted to shifts in the fundraising landscape?
Gift Trends: Is there a particular type of gift that stands out as especially popular among your donors?
Keys to Fundraising Success: What do you believe is the most crucial element in successful fundraising?
Effective Marketing: What’s the best fundraising marketing strategy your nonprofit uses, and why does it work?
Advice for Fundraisers: What’s one piece of career advice you’d give to someone entering the nonprofit sector?
Stewardship Strategies: What are your best practices for making donors feel like part of the family?
Lessons from Mistakes: What are five career (or gift-closing) mistakes you’ve made, and how did they shape your approach?
Fundraising on a Budget: If you’re part of a small shop, what innovative strategies have worked for you?
Data-Driven Fundraising: How do you use data to identify and retain donors, and guide your fundraising efforts?
Honoring Donors: Have you discovered creative ways to recognize or structure memorial gifts?

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Gone are the days of relying solely on galas and golf tournaments. Today’s donors expect a strategic, blended approach to giving. Successful fundraisers are embracing innovative strategies to engage donors at every level.

But we don’t stop at fundraising strategies. Our publication also delivers insights on career growth and personal development, equipping nonprofit professionals with the tools they need to lead with confidence.

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