December 22, 2025
One of my many favorite quotes from cherished mentor and friend Jimmy LaRose is ”truth never fears a challenge.” Like the rest of us, Jimmy can be accused of many faults, but never being afraid to tell it like it is. As we welcome a New Year, this is such a moment for serious fundraisers, especially those in the make-or-break space of major gifts, to speak the truth and correct ill-advised decisions. Simply put: Those of […]
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from | 501c3.buzz
December 30, 2025
Target Dayton Ministries continued its Christmas tradition, welcoming around 4,000 to the Dayton Convention Center. Target Dayton Ministries has been serving the less fortunate and unhoused community in the inner city for more than 25 years. “This is like a big Christmas Day,” said Cindi Stevens, director of Target Dayton Ministries. “It’s not at my house but it’s here.” Everyone who came to the convention center received a boxed lunch with a Walmart and McDonald’s gift […]
from | NANOE News
December 4, 2025
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
from | Nonprofit Hub
Opinion & Guest Blogs
December 2, 2025
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 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
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 […]