3 Ways AI is supporting Fundraising(and how to use it ethically) Read time: 4-5 minutes AI tools are opening up new ways for nonprofits to work smarter, save time, and focus more on relationships and impact (the important stuff). AI is already helping nonprofits craft clearer messages, make sense of data, and take repetitive tasks off their plates. And for the first time, these tools arenāt just available to large organizations ā smaller and newer nonprofits can access these tools too. In...
8 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
What Season is Your Nonprofit In? (And What To Do In Each Stage) Read time: 4-5 minutes Organizations are like gardens. They need different things at different times to help them grow and flourish. Is your organization a new seedling just breaking through the soil, a tangle of fast-growing branches, flowers in full bloom, or in need of a thoughtful pruning to stay healthy for the long run? As the year winds down, letās take a moment to pause, take a breath, and look at your nonprofit with...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
5 Fresh Fundraiser Ideas for 2026 Read time: 3-4 minutes If youāre already thinking ahead to 2026 fundraising (or trying to bring fresh ideas into your tried-and-true events), now is the time to explore new approaches that donāt require big budgets or big teams. In this weekās Changemaker Mondays āļø ā š, Iām sharing five creative and beginner-friendly fundraiser ideas that are trending for 2026 and totally doable for nonprofits of any size. Letās dive in! Changemaker Mondays is brought to you...
22 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
What Your Budget Really Says About Your Mission Read time: 4-5 minutes A lot of you are in budgeting season right now, so I wanted to share some tips on a topic we donāt talk about enough: Strategically aligning your budget (and how you invest resources) with your needs and desired impacts as an organization. Your nonprofitās budget is more than numbers. Itās a mirror. šŖ It reflects your priorities, your core commitments, your values, and the kind of impact you want to create in the world....
29 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
10 Places to Find In-Kind Donations for Your Nonprofit Read time: 2-3 Minutes As we head into Thanksgiving week in the U.S., I am thinking a lot about community generosity and how critical it is for keeping nonprofits running all year long. While donations often mean dollars, in-kind gifts like donated goods, services, or expertise, can be just as valuable. From technology and furniture to food and pro bono service, these gifts stretch your budget and help you serve more people. So in this...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Introducing the Zero to $100K Fundraising Toolkit āØ Read time: 3-4 minutes Itās here! š I hope you don't mind this brief tangent, but I am excited. After months of planning, writing, and testing, I can finally share that thing Iāve been building behind the scenes ā the Zero to $100,000 Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkit. The Toolkit takes you step-by-step through my custom system designed to help new and small organizations raise real money with confidence and clarity. Inside, youāll find proven...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
3 Things to Do Before Planning Next Yearās Fundraising Read time: 3-4 Minutes Itās that time of year again, your inbox is filling with GivingTuesday buzz, holiday campaigns, and planning meetings for next year. Before things get too hectic, take a breath. ā This is the moment to pause and reflect on what worked (and what didnāt) in your fundraising this year so that you can start 2026 with clarity, focus, and confidence. In this weekās Changemaker Mondays āļø ā š, weāre talking about three...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
A Few Tips to Stand Out For GivingTuesday Read time: 3-4 Minutes GivingTuesday is just around the corner, December 2, to be exact, and itās one of the biggest opportunities of the year to rally support for your organizationās cause. But with thousands of nonprofits competing for attention on the same day, how do you make your message stand out? This weekās Changemaker Mondays āļø ā š, Iām sharing a few simple, practical tips to help your organization shine on GivingTuesday, even if youāre...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
3 Spooky Truths Nobody Tells You About Starting a Nonprofit Read time: 3-4 Minutes Cue the spooky musicā¦ because starting a nonprofit can be full of surprises, and a few nightmares if youāre not prepared. š Iāve learned (sometimes the hard way!) that behind every inspiring mission are a few chilling truths most new founders donāt see coming. But donāt worry ā these lessons arenāt meant to scare you off. Theyāre here to help you prepare, plan, and build something that actually lasts. Having a...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read