Blog Posts

July 28th, 2025

From Sustained Collaboration network:"Reference SCN’s vetted list of technical assistance providers to find the right consultant for you and your process."   Access this Resource  

Posted by In Collaboration with Mallory Erickson and Cherian Koshy July 28th, 2025

From Kindsigh'ts eBook introduction: "AI tools have exploded into the mainstream, offering hope of ‘doing more with less.’ But new technologies can be daunting. This ebook aims to provide a foundational understanding of AI and the process of incorporating it into your workflows to help boost your fundraising efforts."   Read the Full eBook  

July 28th, 2025

From Facilitator School: "Gather feedback by giving participants easy sentences to complete. I like, I wish, I wonder is a simple reflection method to gather feedback in the moment by letting participants complete the sentence "I like...", "I wish..." and "I wonder...". The simplicity of the method makes it very versatile and time effective."   Learn More  

Posted by Tammy Zonker January 9th, 2025

From Tammy Zonker with Fundraising Transformed: "Outline for a 12-month Cultivation Calendar Here's a simple outline for a 12-month Cultivation Calendar addressing the challenge of consistency in cultivation to help you get started...make it your own:"   Read the Full Article  

December 31st, 2024

From Social Impact Architects: "Impact Culture: Impact is the bottom line of the social sector. A social sector organization with an impact culture is energized by data, curious to learn, takes deliberate action and embraces change. Based on where you are in the nonprofit lifecycle, walk through each checklist item and ask yourself or your management team to gauge how embedded these elements are in your culture"   Read the Full Checklist  

December 31st, 2024

From Bonterra: "In this resource, we dive deeper into what funders want based on insights from our most recent funder survey. These insights will help you enhance your reporting and ensure you are collecting the right information. You will learn the top funder decision factors, how to set your organization up for success with data collection and reporting, and how Bonterra can support this work and help you secure more funding."   Read the Full Article

Posted by Marisa Sires December 10th, 2024

From Marisa Sires with Impala: "At Impala, we’re dedicated to empowering fundraisers with smarter tools and deeper insights. This past month, we introduced a suite of innovative features designed to make your fundraising efforts more efficient and impactful. From customizable prospect lists tailored to specific goals, to AI-powered peer suggestions and refined match scores, these updates help you identify the best funding opportunities with ease.  Let’s explore what’s new and how these enhancements can transform your fundraising strategy."   Read …

November 14th, 2024

From the Environmental Protection Network: "Please share this information widely! And please sign up to receive these updates in your inbox every 2 weeks or so. Pro Bono Assistance for EPA Grant Selectees Working to Get to Agreement and Full Award with EPA If you have been selected for an EPA grant, congratulations! There are a number of pre-award requirements and milestones that you have to meet before you receive your final award from EPA. If you are in this …

Posted by Suzanne Smith August 14th, 2024

From Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects: "Our local, state and federal leaders need us, as experts in the industry, to help educate them on our issues. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to invite your elected officials to tour your facilities."   Read the Full Article  

Posted by Suzanne Smith August 5th, 2024

From Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects: "Advocates often spend time quizzing themselves on specific policy positions for their meetings with policymakers (whether elected, appointed or on staff), but knowing policy specifics isn’t enough to influence a policymaker. You must also convey those positions effectively. Whether communicating to a policymaker or a donor, advocates must be strategic about how they influence others to their side. Meetings are not just information exchanges – they are also “relationship-building” sessions. Establishing these relationships enables …