6 Keys to Making Your Nonprofit Financially Sustainable
Thoroughly understand your balance sheet and cash flow, adopt modern technology to increase efficiency, collaborate more with other nonprofits, and more, says the head of the SunTrust Foundation.
By Stan Little
Contributor
A Timeline for Succession Planning
Board members and staff can use this timeline to plan and manage a leadership transition.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Strategic Planning Sucks the Life Out of Nonprofits
How and why the process is often flawed, and how to fix it
By Joan Garry
Contributor
12 Ways to Strengthen Your Next Proposal Budget
Foundation decision makers and experts share tips for ensuring your budget bolsters your case for support.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
3 Ways to Personalize Communications to Donors
Move beyond segmenting donors into lists and craft messages based on a donor’s giving history, avoid sending email ‘blasts’ to inactive donors, and ask for more than money.
By Gabe Cooper
Contributor
When Major-Gift Fundraisers Manage Fewer Donors, They Can Raise More Money
Better work-life balance and a better donor experience are two of the benefits.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
3 Ways Foundation Heads Can Lead on Racial Equity
Support projects that alleviate economic and social inequality by addressing their root causes, educate staff members, and change organization culture.
By BEN HECHT
Contributor
10 Easy Ways to Create a Strong Planned-Giving Appeal
Keep it short, make it personal, pay attention to appearances, and more.
By TONY MARTIGNETTI
Contributor
6 Steps to a Smooth Leadership Transition
A nonprofit’s former leader and his successor share lessons on how to handle the delicate process of handing over the reins.
By Elianne Farhat and Dan McGrath
How to Incorporate Text Messaging Into Your Fundraising
Nonprofit officials and development consultants offer advice on how organizations can use text messaging to bring in donations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor