More Nonprofits are running businesses to generate revenue. Here's what they look like. Read time: 3-4 minutes Here’s a misconception I hear all the time: “Nonprofits have to rely exclusively on grants and donations for funding.” But over the past few years, more and more nonprofits have been integrating new ways of generating revenue into their fundraising. And a lot of them… are starting businesses. 😮 Wait, what? Can they do that?!There are nuances and rules... but YEP. To be fair – you’ve...
10 days ago • 5 min read
3 Skills Every Nonprofit or Social Impact Leader Needs Today Read time: 3-4 minutes Every nonprofit or social impact leader I’ve met has no shortage of passion for their cause. But the reality is… passion doesn’t get far without proficiency. The leaders who build real, lasting impact have something else going for them: They're constantly learning, adapting, and developing the skills needed to lead more effectively. Ultimately, I believe changemakers aren’t born, they're made. The skills you...
17 days ago • 5 min read
A Practical 3-Tier Strategy for Finding Your Next 50 Supporters Read time: 3-4 minutes Your next 50 supporters are closer than you think. Growing your donor base can feel overwhelming, especially when you're a small nonprofit with a limited budget and a never-ending to-do list. It's easy to look at larger organizations and wonder how they do it. But the truth is, finding new supporters doesn't have to be complicated. In this week's Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, I'm sharing a practical...
24 days ago • 6 min read
How to Make the Best Decisions for Your Organization When Literally Everything Feels Urgent 😱 Read time: 3-4 minutes It's Monday morning, and you already feel behind. Your inbox has 30 unread emails. A board member is waiting on you. A program deadline is this week. And three team members have messaged you before you've even had a chance to finish your coffee. Sound familiar? When you lead a nonprofit, it can feel like everything is urgent, all the time. I've learned the hard way... it's not....
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Impact Storytelling is No Longer Optional. Here's How to Do It On a Budget. Read time: 3-4 minutes In a world with too much digital noise and fragile public trust in institutions, donors increasingly want proof of real, tangible impact. This is especially true for younger donors, who expect transparency and clear outcomes from the organizations they support. This is where impact storytelling comes in. Impact storytelling goes beyond emotion, showing the measurable results of your work through...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
3 Ways to Help Your Board Feel More Confident Fundraising Read time: 4-5 minutes Sound like you? You've got board members who care deeply about your mission. They show up to meetings, support your programs, and genuinely want to see your nonprofit succeed. But when it comes to fundraising, you see fear flash in their eyes. 👀 Maybe they feel stuck. Maybe they really do want to help but aren't sure how to start or what to say. The good news: With the right support and a few simple strategies,...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Your Nonprofit’s Hidden Goldmine: LinkedIn. Here’s how to use it. Read time: 4-5 minutes Most nonprofits focus their energy on Instagram, Facebook, and email. Those platforms matter, but one often gets overlooked: LinkedIn (Yes, that platform your board members keep telling you to use. 😅) LinkedIn is where board members, corporate partners, grant decision-makers, major donors, and business leaders spend their professional time. I even recently saw a foundation asking for the nonprofit CEO’s...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
More Trust = More Donations. Here's how to build Trust on a budget. Read time: 4 minutes Trust is arguably THE most powerful asset a nonprofit can have. When people trust your organization, they're more likely to donate, stay engaged, and bring others into your community. Building trust doesn't require a big marketing budget, a fancy website redesign, or a professional PR team. Instead, trust is built through small, consistent actions that show people you're credible, transparent, and...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Your Nonprofit Content Multiplier: How to Turn One Story Into 3 Pieces of Content You’ll Actually Use Read time: 4 minutes Let's be real. Creating fresh content for your nonprofit every week can feel exhausting. You're already stretched thin, and now you need something for Instagram, Facebook, your newsletter, your website, and blog (And somehow you're supposed to make it all look effortless)? Here's what you might not realize: You don't need three different stories. You just need one good...
2 months ago • 6 min read