What’s one under-rated skill of a top-notch fundraiser? Agility! Agility requires a combination of balance, coordination, speed, strength, and endurance. You might be thinking, “Great, so what does that have to do with fundraising?” Well, fundraising is constantly...

Even before the pandemic, high staff turnover and low retention within development teams presented significant challenges for nonprofits. Now, amid the Great Resignation where people are seeking work that better aligns with their personal goals and lifestyle,...

When I started My Philanthropy Team, I knew I wanted a company that would meet our non-profit clients where they were. As a former chief development officer for many years, I knew that offering “just” consulting wasn’t enough. I wanted to provide a service that not...

Is your nonprofit seeking a big investment for a special project or maybe planning a capital campaign? Whether you’re looking to upgrade facilities, launch a seed fund for new initiatives, build organizational capacity, or create an endowment, scaling your impact will...

Over the past few years, the global pandemic has deeply impacted the world of philanthropy in many ways, setting the stage for a flurry of fundraising shifts and innovations that are here to stay for the long-term. Nonprofits have pivoted to adapt to the changing...

Everything we do as fundraisers relies on the power of communications - grant proposals, pitch presentations, annual appeal letters, sponsorship requests, social media campaigns - the list goes on. In fact, many nonprofit organizations have fundraising and...

By now, you have likely heard of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, or one of the dozens of other cryptocurrencies out there. But did you know that cryptocurrency fundraising is the fastest growing donation method today? With a more than $1 trillion market valuation (as of...

The last couple months of the year are a prime time for fundraising, with many nonprofits beginning to plan their year-end fundraising activities in September and October. Consider these statistics: Nearly one-third of annual giving happens in the month of December...

Institutional grantmakers - whether government, foundation, or corporate - have always exercised due diligence to ensure grantees will be responsible stewards of awarded funds. Through the application, review, and sometimes interview process, these philanthropic...

Likes, reactions, shares, and clicks - they all add up! In the nonprofit world, social media can be a powerful tool to amplify your organization’s mission and message, connect with new and diverse audiences, and inspire action through a variety of content. Over the...