In fundraising, rejection is inevitable, but how you handle it can make all the difference. When a potential donor says "no", especially if they are a high-net-worth individual, you might initially feel deflated. However, this moment can be a great opportunity for learning and further engagement.

Major gifts are not spontaneous. They are the outcome of intentional cultivation, built on shared values, trust, and a clear vision for impact. Successful fundraising strategies prioritize long-term partnerships over transactional giving, recognizing that the donor journey is a multi-stage process requiring time, strategy, and structure.

It’s no longer enough to say your program is making a difference. Today’s donors want to see the results. In an increasingly outcomes-focused funding landscape, measurement and evaluation are not just buzzwords. They are critical tools for building donor confidence and sustaining long-term support.

As the philanthropic landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits must stay informed about emerging trends to effectively engage donors and...

Funding priorities are not just line items or wish lists. They are mission-aligned, strategically defined opportunities for investment that clearly articulate what your organization needs in order to fulfill its vision.

Nonprofits face a crossroads: The donor-centric model is failing. It’s time to shift power and embrace community-centric fundraising.

I am honored to be chairing the 2024 AFP conference featuring 36 sessions, catering to various fundraising disciplines and experience levels

I recently had the honor of hosting an NEAHP Webinar as part of the NEAHP Ask the Experts program, a role I proudly chair as a board member.

Women in the United States are estimated to control more than $22 trillion in personal wealth. We weld significant personal and...

I am proud to be a Keynote speaker at this year's NEAHP Conference. In my 20 years of fundraising, I have seen the power of a culture...

Strategic planning is the perfect opportunity to bring our community to the table and welcome unique perspectives as an invaluable resource

As an adjunct faculty member of Northeastern University’s School of Nonprofit Management, I teach a graduate level course on measuring...

I recently had the pleasure of joining Stephen Halasnik on The Nonprofit MBA Podcast to discuss the major gift fundraising playbook. To...

Social innovation creates novel solutions to pressing social problems.

MCC’s unique approach to strategic planning is a game-changer. In four steps, we inspire transformational change.

While March 24 is equal pay day for some, women of color are too often left behind.

In a world where Corporate America has never been more focused on capturing social impact, fundraisers have a critical role to play.

When we work collectively for the greater good, we have the capacity to foster equity and sustainable change.

In fundraising and in life what really matters are relationships. How do we come together as a nation divided?

After a year of reckoning and reflection, ten lessons to spread joy in 2021.