How small fundraising teams can produce outsize results
Growth starts with cutting low-return work — then pouring the time you save into donor relationships and your team.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
To keep staff from burning out, close the whole office for a week
“Our offices are closed this week.” Why more nonprofits are taking a synchronized break that does what individual vacation days can't.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Small events that win big gifts, no gala required
No black tie, no hard ask — just the mission and a room full of supporters. These intimate gatherings can turn newcomers into major donors.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How Foundations Like Kauffman and Walton Use Data Dashboards to Guide Giving
Grant makers big and small are using them to vet proposals, track strategy, and see what their peers fund. Here's what the tools can do — and what they can't.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How Lean Teams Use AI to Drive Monthly Giving
Small nonprofits can use AI tools to launch monthly giving programs, win recurring donors, and grow revenue without adding staff.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Win Gen Z Now — and Gain Donors for Life
Young donors don’t give the way their parents did. Here’s what’s working with the generation that will define the sector’s future.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The New Gala Playbook: It’s All About the Vibe
The black-tie dinner has gotten a modern makeover. Three nonprofit leaders share the new rules for winning over major donors.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Your Data Has 3 Seconds to Hook a Donor. Make Them Count.
Expert advice on pairing data visualization and storytelling to win over donors and other key stakeholders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Want an Unrestricted Grant? Here Are 7 Ways to Stand Out to Funders.
Winning general operating support starts long before the proposal. Four experts explain how to build the reputation foundations look for.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Can’t Afford an Executive? Hire One Part Time.
Fractional executives let small and midsize nonprofits punch above their weight by bringing in senior talent at a deep discount. Here's how it works.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions