How one charity achieves 98% retention

Erika Carley is Senior Director of Operations at Chive Charities. She caught my attention several months ago when she shared on LinkedIn that her nonprofit organization achieves 98% month-over-month donor...

Farming and Fundraising

Over my 25-year fundraising career I've often heard it said, "fundraising is like farming -- you plant the seed, allow time to take hold, and then eventually reap the harvest."But...

Nonprofit F-Words

If you've spent any time at all in the nonprofit sector, you know there are some subjects that are taboo. Some subjects that are difficult to discuss in public spaces,...

Gift Planning and Donor Legacies

Gift planning and legacy giving conversations don't just have to be about death and mortality. In fact, they can and should be beautiful conversations about how donors can care for...

The Truth About Leading Change

Everyone pretty much everywhere is talking about change right now. Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, change seems to be the word of the day. And if you're not talking...

Social Media Strategy, with Julia Campbell

What's the role of social media in today's nonprofit landscape? Why do you need to think about social media within the broader context of your overall marketing and fundraising strategy, instead...

Inclusivity for Impact

This week the world celebrated International Women's Day.In recognition of this special day, I thought it was important to convene a discussion about the impact women make in the social good...

Overflow(ing) with generosity

What does a Bay Area pastor know about nonprofits and charitable giving? Turns out he knows quite a lot. At least if that guy is Vance Roush. Vance is Founder of Overflow.co, a...