Major donors are essential for nonprofit sustainability, providing the high-impact funding needed to drive meaningful change. Developing a strong major donor strategy requires a thoughtful approach that prioritizes relationship-building, personalized engagement, and long-term stewardship. Here’s how to create a successful major donor strategy: 1. Identify Your Major Donor Prospects Not every donor is a major…
Read MoreMental Health Deserves Funding Too May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that mental health programs are essential services, not afterthoughts, so build them into your strategy. If your organization supports mental wellness in any way, now’s the time to make a bold case for investment. Check out our latest blog:…
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Let’s be honest, burnout isn’t temporary. Let’s be honest, burnout isn’t temporary. If you’re a nonprofit leader, chances are that you’ve pushed through exhaustion more than just once, because the mission doesn’t wait, the community needs you, and there’s no such thing as “just one more thing.” But what if rest isn’t a risk, but…
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Major donors are essential for nonprofit sustainability, providing the high-impact funding needed to drive meaningful change. Developing a strong major donor strategy requires a thoughtful approach that prioritizes relationship-building, personalized engagement, and long-term stewardship. Here’s how to create a successful major donor strategy: 1. Identify Your Major Donor Prospects Not every donor is a major…
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If you’ve applied for a grant and received a rejection, you’re not alone. Even the most well-established nonprofits face setbacks in securing funding, and today’s political climate will make this a more common occurrence. While it can be disheartening, the key is to see rejection not as a failure but as an opportunity to refine…
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Dani Faulkner, a nonprofit development professional and client manager at Spark Point Fundraising, is a passionate advocate for equity and sustainability in the nonprofit sector. With her roots in storytelling as a playwright, Dani has transformed her ability to craft compelling narratives into a career dedicated to empowering communities and amplifying Black voices. Her work…
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The Glow-Up your Nonprofit needs starts here👀You won’t believe what’s inside—self-care hacks, gala season prep, and a game-changing testimonial. Open up and level up! Dear Friends! Let’s Practice Self-Care with Gratitude! We get it. Doomscrolling through endless bad news can be a lot. But here’s an antidote that can help: GRATITUDE. And guess what? We’re…
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A Theory of Change (ToC) isn’t just a statement about the approach you will take to achieve your organization’s ultimate goals; it’s a vehicle for driving systemic change as it describes how you’re going to get it done. It’s the fuel for focusing your organization’s programming and an accelerator for an enduring fundraising strategy. As…
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Vanessa Bright, MBA, LMSW, is the founder and executive director of Maryland Reentry Resource Center, a nonprofit that provides support services to individuals returning from incarceration. “We are very passionate about our mission. We really want to help our clients. We don’t do things just to check off a box, we actually try to meet…
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