Mel and Pearl Shaw

You’re ready to launch a fundraising campaign. You know what you want to raise money for and how it will impact your organization’s ability to deliver on its mission and…

Part two of a two-part series If your nonprofit wants to learn how to apply for grant funding, this column is for you. It can be overwhelming to apply for…

Part one of a two-part series It can be exciting to learn about grants that are made to nonprofits. Grant announcements are one way the general public learns about investments…

What if you could build your own fantasy fundraising team? Imagine you have the opportunity to create a fundraising team with all the right people who have all the right…

Is your nonprofit equipped to respond to a financial crisis? A crisis can take many forms and fall along a continuum of urgency. How urgent the crisis is depends upon…

Events are a tried and true fundraising method. They can also be an expensive trap that derails your fundraising if you neglect to make the ask. Events are at the…

Jazz with a higher purpose We share the story of the award winning Ocean City Jazz Festival to inspire readers who harbor a dream and haven’t yet realized it. We…

Everyone needs money – and every nonprofit needs cash or cash equivalents. These are used to meet payroll, pay the rent, fund programs, services, advocate, and more. Cash is king,…

Fundraising campaigns require volunteer leadership. It is an honor and a privilege to be asked. It is also a responsibility. While you may have a reputation as a “super hero”…

Part three of a three-part series Does a nonprofit need a business plan? The answer is “yes.” With this column we share guidance from Bridget Ciaramitaro, experienced nonprofit planner, so…