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
5 Ways to Build Corporate Partnerships That Outlast Budget Cuts
Corporate giving is shrinking, but employee-engagement programs can help nonprofits build relationships that stick.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Is Your Team Afraid of AI? Here’s the Fix
Leaders can create parameters for use, facilitate an open environment where people can try things out, and make learning easy.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Smart New Ways to Win Gifts From DAF Donors
Our best guidance on how to connect with donors and unlock giving from donor-advised funds.
How St. Jude Raised $4.5 Billion in Bequests in a Decade
Leaders say trust, technology, and high-touch relationships are the keys to building a planned-giving powerhouse.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
What Prison Taught Me About Leading in Crisis
YouthBuild Global CEO John Valverde spent 16 years in prison. The experience shaped how he leads a nonprofit through high-stakes, unstable conditions.
By John Valverde
Contributor
Carrying On Without a ‘Founder’s Magic’: the Carter Center
On the heels of Jimmy Carter’s death, the organization he founded faced funding cuts and a future without his guidance. Here’s how it navigated the risks.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Tax Changes Drove a DAF Boom. Here’s How to Unlock More Giving.
With DAF assets at an all-time high, experts share proven ways to reach donors and move them to give.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Have a Plan Ready for When Big Gifts Surprise You
Windfalls are more common than you may think. These tips will help you write a windfall policy so good fortune doesn’t catch you off guard.
By Walter Dillingham Jr.
Contributor
Build a Supportive, Active Board: 3 Proven Tactics
Seasoned leaders share advice on what it takes to create a healthy dynamic between nonprofit boards and executives.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor