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Did you know that 30% of all charitable giving takes place in December and 10% the last 3 days of the year? As we approach another busy...

I have been fortunate in my career to work with so many faith based grassroots and small nonprofit organizations (typically with a budget...

I was speaking with a ministry leader last week in Kenya via skype. I’ll be honest with you, I was having an extremely busy week. I was...

Are you considering grants as a way to fund your program or new initiative at your nonprofit? Before you start grant writing, ask...

Written by Chad Bruneski, President/CEO, The Great Commission Foundation I’m facing this question right now in my organization. I have an...

For any nonprofit, fundraising is a never-ending process and with the large amount of advice, sources, strategies and tools – it can feel...

Strategic partnerships can greatly enhance a nonprofit in many ways. Let’s face it. “We” is better than “Me”! Partnerships can improve...

"If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter." - French Mathematician and Philosopher Blaise As a coach to nonprofit...

I have heard this more times than I can count. When board members don’t engage in fundraising it can be super frustrating.

While you are dipping in the pool this Summer, your ministry budget may also be taking a dip. I call it the “Summer Slump”. It’s common...

Have you heard of the DISC Personality Test? The DISC has become one of the most popular assessments to help people understand how they...

The definition of a major gift differs from organization to organization. A small nonprofit might deem a major gift as anything over...

There’s one often-overlooked aspect of fundraising that actually can bring you a big return on investment. Study after study shows this...

Over a century ago leading philanthropist John D. Rockefeller said, "Giving should be entered into in just the same way as investing....

In the for-profit world, executives are often discussing a company’s or project’s return on investment (ROI). These entities are often...

Everyone that leads a ministry or runs a nonprofit has grappled with the tough task of fundraising. Asking donors for financial support,...

Nonprofit leadership burnout is very common. It happens to us when we take on too much. Those same duties you once enjoyed now feel...

Why Succession Planning? I sat with a major donor this week and a ministry leader seeking his support. The donor, who is considering a...

Before we dive into this topic, it’s important to define what a major gift is for you. The term “major gift” means something different at...

In June my family moved to Palm Coast, FL. It has been a dream of mine to live at the beach since I was a girl. I’ve always been drawn to...