AI and Digital for Small Shop Ops
“Let me consult my friend, Artie Ficial,” my 76-year-old dad remarks as he searches Gemini while we discuss a variety of random topics on our bi-weekly calls. Despite his somewhat…
“Let me consult my friend, Artie Ficial,” my 76-year-old dad remarks as he searches Gemini while we discuss a variety of random topics on our bi-weekly calls. Despite his somewhat…
Do your fundraising and professional development goals feel as daunting as a giant pile of 2,000 puzzle pieces scattered across a big wooden table?The image alone is chaotic and intimidating.…
2025 has been a whirlwind of a year! From conferences and keynotes to networking events and happy hours, this year was packed with discovery, connection and celebrationI realized many of…
"Yes, I’m the Executive Director but we have a small staff. I also handle development, marketing, finance, and I’m responsible for the capital campaign and our annual gala."This may sound…
The Giving Pyramid. Constituency Circles. Moves Management. These traditional fundraising models have guided leaders for decades. But they miss one critical element: the integration of digital fundraising and online engagement.Recently,…
Everything, everywhere, all at once. For many nonprofit professionals operating solo, or with a very small team, that’s the reality."I’m only a team of one!""I’m responsible for everything…""What should I…
The dust from the holidays is starting to settle and most organizations are blessed with an avalanche of donors, both new and old, whose generosity and goodwill cast a rosy…
Alas, the fury of year-end fundraising planning is here. The reminders, resources, and recommendations are once again flooding in-boxes. To cut through the noise, I provided a simple “pick three”…
One Webinar. A Whole Lot of Questions.I was a featured speaker for a Chronicle of Philanthropy webinar focused on creating donor engagement plans for 2024. On the agenda: how to…
A rising tide of frustration was becoming evident in conversations I was having with my nonprofit peers. Tension was emerging in online community threads. The episodes of strain and anxiety…