

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


Converting One-time Donors to Recurring Givers
One-time donors are valuable for all nonprofit organizations and a source of your overall income stream. The key to long-term...

Laura Diaz
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Don't Forget to Reward Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization. They dedicate their time, expertise, and energy with no expectation of...

Laura Diaz
Mar 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


How to Start a Nonprofit
So you are thinking of starting a nonprofit? THAT IS EXCITING! One of the things I am asked about most often is what starting a nonprofit...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Jan 1, 20247 min read


Attracting the Right Board Members
Starting a nonprofit can be an exhilarating journey filled with excitement, purpose, and a little bit challenging. One of the most...

Laura Diaz
Dec 15, 20232 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


Utilizing Volunteers in Fundraising?
Volunteers are an important and vital part of fundraising for small and medium sized non-profit organizations. When resources are...

Laura Diaz
Oct 16, 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


Get Your Board on Board
Before volunteering to be a member of a board, please know that you are an important player in the business of fundraising. Every board...

Laura Diaz
Jul 15, 20231 min read


The Be-ology of the Millennial Giver
I read a Wall Street Journal article discussing the millennial group’s fast-growing wealth. They will shift focus on having enough money...

Laura Diaz
Jun 15, 20231 min read