A Light in Dark Times
I was on the phone with a friend yesterday who said "It's so shocking what's happening in Raleigh right now! Can you believe it?" I was a little stunned by…
To Ask or Not to Ask
Charities across the country are struggling with the decision to fundraise during the coronavirus pandemic. Cancelled events have delivered a tremendous blow to organizations that rely heavily on these activities…
The Great Book Giveaway
You could win!Note: This is the second round of giveaways! The first was in April. The current giveaway will run through August.From now through April August 31, you'll have the…
Lessons in Quarantine
To say that this strange period of quarantine has been an adjustment is an understatement. It's more like dealing with a giant, nationwide sucker punch. In the blink of an…
Handling Isolation Frustration
As shocking as it may seem, COVID-19 is here and doesn't appear to be going anywhere fast. In less than three months, this virus has spread globally and landed right…
A Staff of One
We found a cozy little table in the corner of the food hall and, with delectable treats in hand, dove right into the challenges and questions we had for one…
Seventy Hours a Week
“I work up to 70 hours a week and I don’t get paid for it. But I love it. I love every minute of it.” I was talking with Doug…
Ready for the World
It was the summer of 2018 and I had just returned from a conference. My mind was jumpy, unsettled, and bouncing around like a pinball in an arcade game. Conversations…
The Digital Imperative
We were in a small cozy office. I sat across the desk from her. She sighed. “I’ve been in this business for 15 years. I know what we need to…
Crafting a Digital Campaign
"We're so behind on digital fundraising... I don't even know where to start!" I've heard this phrase more times than I can count recently from development officers at conferences and…