Mel and Pearl Shaw

What is the true cost for you to make the needle move? Are you trying to accomplish more than what you are able to accomplish within the resources you have?…

Some professional fundraisers love “the chase.” Others pride themselves on their skill at developing longstanding relationships with donors who stay with the organization and grow their giving over time. We…

“See a need and fill it.” That’s what many people use as their rationale when forming a new nonprofit. For instance, they may be frustrated about a lack of services,…

An interview with Toni Brown – Part Two Knowing that special events can be the life-blood for a nonprofit, we asked a few questions of Toni Brown, principal and CEO…

An interview with Toni Brown – Part One Special events are critical to the life of many nonprofits. They bring people together in support of a common cause, extend your…

We hear it all the time, “Fundraisers are just professional beggars.” We respond: “Really? Would you call Bill Gates, Elton John, Denzel Washington, Steph Curry, and Elizabeth Taylor beggars? What…

Upon hearing the case for your organization some people will get excited by the words you use, and others will respond to your numbers. The story you tell with words…

“Will you provide me with key talking points I can use when talking with current or potential donors?” How do you answer this question? Are you prepared with updated talking…

Does your nonprofit receive gifts automatically without your having to ask? If you do, we say congratulations! This is a fundraising ideal. With automated giving a donor makes one decision…

Black women fundraisers are organizing and supporting each other through Fabulous Female Fundraisers, aka F3. This group is on a mission to connect, support, engage, and empower women of color…