Finding Humanity Behind Prison Walls: Advancing Justice in 2026
“Don’t judge a person by their worst moment. It only takes one mistake to end up in my position.” As I sat in a group circle at Pickaway Correctional Institution listening to Jack share his experience in the prison system, it struck me how right he was: How often we judge a person for what […]
America is Celebrating 250. We’re Celebrating 420.
No, not that 420. Our 420 is the total number of articles published since we began our thought leadership series in 2018. Hundreds of columns authored by our team and by our colleagues as guest columnists. Thousands of hours thinking and writing. Hundreds of thousands of readers. Freedom of speech is fundamental to our democracy […]
Thinking about changing fundraising platforms? Ask yourself these questions before taking that leap.
How many times have we all said, “I hate this system, I don’t know why they bought it in the first place!” or “This stupid software is so hard to figure out, I’m just not going to use it!” With the rise of AI and our deep attachment to turnkey software experiences, many of us […]
Navigating Inflation for Fundraising Success
You can’t miss the headlines or the impact on your wallet — we are living in a time of record-setting inflation. In our personal lives, we know what this means. Our household income does not go as far as it did previously when groceries, gas, and all sorts of goods cost more. Articles such as […]
Avoid These Mistakes When Writing Your Fundraising Letters
We encourage our clients to regularly assess their donor communications. There are three categories of letters that nonprofits should utilize: 1. Appeal, 2. Acknowledgement, and 3. Stewardship. These letters are fundamental aspects of your fundraising practice and are the means by which your organization communicates its mission and impact. Each letter falls under one of three primary fundraising […]