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...

You may have heard the adage that fundraising is both an art and a science. As fundraising professionals, we are constantly drawing on our artistry by creating meaningful content and appealing to emotion through storytelling, relationship-building, and more. Now, more...

The foundation fundraising landscape is a competitive environment. After all, there are many worthwhile organizations jockeying for funding in a world of limited resources. But on the flip side, grant writing and foundation fundraising offer immense potential for your...

Congratulations! You just secured a first-time gift from a major donor. You invested your time, energy, and resources into building the relationship - and it paid off. Now what? Many organizations make the mistake of...

The art of storytelling is a centuries-old tradition that has connected humanity across generations. As human beings, we crave information, connection, inspiration, and hope, and stories deliver this in a uniquely powerful way. In the world of philanthropy, telling...

With the blink of an eye, January 2022 is upon us and with the new year comes a prime opportunity for reflection, imagination, and manifestation. Many of us are already in the habit of creating New Year’s resolutions in our...

Ah yes, Spring is in the air! Bright blue skies, tiny sprouts unfurling tender leaves, and families venturing out for fresh air and a bit of recreation following months of isolation. What does this mean for our social benefit organizations? Why, it’s time for your...

By Stacy Lee Gardner, Founder & CEO, My Philanthropy Team The past twelve months have taken what we have historically considered fundraising norms, thrown them into a big pot, tossed in a heaping cup of uncertainty and a pinch of trepidation, and then dumped it...