FUNdraising Good Times

Fundraising and nonprofit life are full of intrigue, twisted paths, pure luck, genius, generosity, and more. This is the fourth in an occasional series of fictional fundraising short stories. Alex…

Fundraising and nonprofit life are full of intrigue, twisted paths, pure luck, genius, generosity, and more. This is the third in an occasional series of fictional fundraising short stories. Ruby…

Will 2023 be different from 2022 or more of the same? If recent history is a fortune-teller, the answer would be a resounding “no!” But it’s not only history that…

Leadership is pivotal to nonprofit success, and Ruby Bright exemplifies the best of inclusive leadership – a person focused on her goals, not public acclaim. As the President and Chief…

What a year it has been! Time itself has lost its meaning, speeding up and slowing down without notice. So much is happening: COVID-19 continues; equity remains a priority; economic…

It’s a joyous time to give and receive – and to teach! With our holiday giving, we have a moment to teach our children the power and value of our…

Instead of waiting for a nonprofit to send you a solicitation letter, let’s reverse the trend and send a contribution with a note of appreciation.  It is now officially the…

Both Christmas and Hanukkah are global times of celebration and gift giving. Whether you are a nonprofit – or a nonprofit supporter – now is the time to finalize your…

Trust is at the heart of all relationships. But being human, we all fail at times at the “trust thing.” Sometimes we don’t even know it. We may think we…

Major corporations, foundations, politicians and community stakeholders are constantly showered with awards and honors because of their influence, power, and wealth. Often it is the same people getting awards, to…