November 8, 2025

Charlotte Berry, “America’s Volunteer” Dies at 94

Asheville, NC – Charlotte Lunsford Berry, born Charlotte Marshall Jackson, January 6, 1931 in Memphis TN to James and Elizabeth Jackson died Thursday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 94 years surrounded by her loving family in Asheville, NC. Charlotte will be remembered by her son Chip (Lewis Lunsford III) and daughter Marsha (Elizabeth Marshall Lunsford). Charlotte is survived by three grandchildren Jacob Leal, Christian Leal and Melodie Sisk. At Charlotte’s request, funeral services will […]
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from | 501c3.buzz
November 10, 2025

Louis Fawcett & Lauren Wilkie Raise $424,000 in 90 Minutes at Night of Hope

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — On the evening of October 30, the community of Henderson County gathered in a spirit of generosity and compassion for Safelight’s annual Night of Hope gala—and the results were nothing short of extraordinary. By the end of the night, cheers and tears filled the room as the nonprofit announced it had met its $424,000 fundraising goal, securing funds to retire organizational debt and expand forensic testing for survivors of abuse. For those […]
from | NANOE News
December 4, 2025

Jim Eskin's Major Gifts Manifesto

Jim Eskin’s Major Gifts Manifesto expounds on the late Jerold Panas’ wisdom to highlight 10 components of successful resource development initiatives. What does it take for a strong professional or volunteer non-profit leader to be a successful major gifts fundraiser in an uber-competitive environment? There has been a laser-like focus on decoding this crucial challenge with momentum steadily growing as Eskin Fundraising Training has led more than 250 live andor virtual learning community sessions. The […]
from | Major Gifts Ramp-Up News
June 29, 2025

Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone?

Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone is Joanne Oppelt’s take on the #1 REASON WHY fundraising campaigns fail. Here’s what she has to share: If you’re like the CEOs I know, it is tough to find good fundraising talent. Successful development professionals are few and far between. The way I see it, the problem is that fundraisers are not taught how to fundraise correctly, that is, in the most cost-efficient methods that result in […]
from | Nonprofit Hub
December 10, 2025

[PODCAST] Joyful Accountability For Real Impact – Pieta Blakely

Joyful Accountability For Real Impact In this episode, Pieta Blakely, Managing Principal at Rojas Blakely Associates, unpacks her concept of “joyful accountability”—a refreshing, motivating approach to program evaluation in the nonprofit sector. Drawing from her experience in workforce development and economic mobility, Pieta shares how she moved from the classroom into evaluation after seeing the need for clarity, data, and mission alignment. She explains how nonprofits can identify what truly matters to measure, avoid becoming overwhelmed […]
Opinion & Guest Blogs
December 2, 2025

The Quiet Leader’s Advantage: How Introverts Turn Reflection Into Influence

The Quiet Leader’s Advantage: How Introverts Turn Reflection Into Influence explores how in workplaces built for loud voices, introverts are often told to “speak up” or “lean in.”But what if the best leaders are the ones who listen deeply, think carefully, and lead quietly? Introverted leaders don’t win by outshouting others — they win by outthinking, out-preparing, and outlasting. TL;DR Introverts don’t need to “act extroverted” to lead. Their calm focus, empathy, and steady communication […]
October 23, 2025

How Nonprofits Can Increase Donations With Elev8’s Smart Fundraising Tools

How Nonprofits Can Increase Donations With Elev8’s Smart Fundraising Tools looks at ways to increase donations starting with removing friction and making giving effortless. Elev8 transforms everyday purchases into ongoing support through automated roundups, sponsor matches, and micro-donations. In this article, you’ll explore five simple ways to boost donations and build lasting donor relationships using Elev8’s seamless, donor-friendly technology. How nonprofits can increase donations often comes down to removing friction for donors and making giving […]
August 9, 2025

10 Ways to Keep Fundraisers Fundraising w Jim Eskin

There are two existential and simultaneous currents flowing that pose Draconian threats to the vitality of American philanthropy. Unsurprisingly, they are directly related. They must be addressed substantively and immediately. The longer they are allowed to fester, the more difficult they will be to overcome. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Report, the national donor retention rate is hovering around 45%. Looking at it another way: For every 100 donors who support your organization this year, 55 […]

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