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…
AI tools like ChatGPT, along with other platforms, are transforming industries, including nonprofit fundraising and grant writing. While AI can streamline the process, it should be used strategically alongside human expertise. Here’s how to maximize AI’s strengths while mitigating its limitations. Strengths of AI in Grant Writing Limitations of AI in Grant Writing Best Practices…
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…
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…
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…
Fundraising isn’t what it used to be. With new legislative developments and economic changes shaking things up, nonprofits are facing tough challenges. And add on to that, funders are shifting their priorities or donors are changing the ways they’re giving. This means many organizations are scrambling to keep up, dealing with layoffs, cutbacks, and a…
Monica Wiley is a Voter Engagement Specialist at the National Disability Rights Network, a nonprofit that provides legal advocacy services to improve the lives and protect the rights of all people with disabilities. As a person with a physical disability, this cause is personal to Monica. She has dedicated her career to making sure people…
Welcome to 2025! While the phrase “new year, new you” is inspiring, we believe in celebrating the work and growth you’ve already achieved — and reducing the chaos. This year, let’s focus on intention-setting, because let’s be honest, it may be a New Year, but you’re the same fabulous you! We’ve Got You! Resources for…
Malauna Steele is the Principal of Oversight Management, a company that helps nonprofits with financial management, accounting, and operations. This organization builds and sustains successful nonprofits that support Black and Brown communities. “I think all of this was really born out of a desire to help people. My parents were helpers in our community and…