

Kick-start 2025 in Key Areas
As we wrap up 2024, we want you to take a moment to reflect on the year’s achievements and challenges.

Laura Diaz
Jan 2, 20252 min read


Top 5 Nonprofit SMART Goals for 2025
Although year-end is at it’s peak, nonprofit organizations need to be equipped with fresh perspectives and renewed energy for the year ahead

Laura Diaz
Dec 2, 20243 min read


An Easy to Avoid Capital Campaign Mistake
Capital campaigns are wrought with land mines, whether it’s selecting the right ask amount or balancing and achievable timeline against real
Kevin Kacvinsky
Oct 15, 20242 min read


The Art of Finding Donors
All nonprofit organizations are required to identify and find donors to effectively fulfill their missions.

Laura Diaz
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Grant Writing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Secure Funding
Grant writing can seem like a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the process. However, with a structured approach and a...

Laura Diaz
Sep 24, 20243 min read


What Strategies Can I Use To Attract And Retain Donors
The goal of every organization is to attract and retain donors. There are several strategies organizations can employ to make sure new friends feel welcomed, donors feel appreciated, and nobody falls through the cracks. Here are four engagement strategies I recommend nonprofits use to maximize giving. 1. Celebrate Milestones Donors love and continue to support organizations that celebrate their giving. You cannot throw the same giant celebration every time someone gives, or
Kevin Kacvinsky
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Utilizing LinkedIn for Major Gift Fundraising: Engage and Connect for Success 🌟
Looking to supercharge your fundraising efforts...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Aug 15, 20242 min read


What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Nonprofit
A compilation from our nonprofit clients Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, filled with the passion of making meaningful changes...

Laura Diaz
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Common Missed Fundraising Opportunities
Thank you to the subscriber who asked us about what we are seeing as common missed fundraising opportunities. What a great question!...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Jul 16, 20242 min read


The Importance of a Fundraising Plan for Small and New Nonprofits
In the world of nonprofit organizations, passion and purpose are foundational elements. However, to translate these elements into...

Laura Diaz
Jun 28, 20243 min read


The Magic of Milestones
Nonprofits work very hard on recruiting new donors, but the fact that 50-80% first time donors do not give a second gift is an indication...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Setting and Implementing Smart Goals
For new and small nonprofits, establishing a system to set goals is fundamentally important to provide direction, clarity, and motivation.

Laura Diaz
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Scoping Out a Gift Before Asking
Capital campaign consultants can be surprisingly expensive. Therefore, we see many small to mid-sized nonprofits do their best to run a...
Kevin Kacvinsky
May 15, 20242 min read


Confessions of a Development Director
“I Googled ‘How to Fundraise’” I am excited to bring you a series entitled “Confessions of a Development Director.” In this series, I...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Does Your Fundraising House Need a Remodel?
When to Hire a General Contractor vs. DIY With Google, YouTube, and the blogosphere, it’s easier than ever to DIY just about everything....
Kevin Kacvinsky
Feb 15, 20246 min read


Searching for seed money?
Need Seed Money for Your New Nonprofit? Finding seed money for a new nonprofit can seem like a daunting task, but there are several...

Laura Diaz
Feb 6, 20242 min read


5 Steps to Tap Into the Right Nonprofit Audience
Connecting with the right nonprofit audience is not just a matter of spreading the word far and wide. It's about reaching the people who...

Laura Diaz
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Giving Tuesday...Yay or Nay?
Giving Tuesday was born out of a desire to create an international day of giving at the beginning of the holiday season. This movement...

Laura Diaz
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Give Your Fundraising a Boost
Businesses affiliated with your non-profit can be an excellent source of untapped fundraising dollars. A business like any donor will...

Laura Diaz
Sep 15, 20231 min read


Do Planned Gifts Cannibalize Annual Givers?
The answer is NO! A donor already giving to an organization annually, or to the annual fund are more likely to become a major giver or...

Laura Diaz
Aug 15, 20231 min read

