September 17, 2025
July 3, 2025

[PODCAST] Decoding the Secret Language of Fundraising – Becca Segovia

Decoding the Secret Language of Fundraising Stepping into fundraising can feel like learning a new language—but in this episode, Becca Segovia, founder of GCS Partners, helps decode it all. From her unexpected leap from banking to a 25-year career in nonprofit development, Becca shares practical wisdom, accessible definitions, and real-world strategies for navigating donor relationships, making a compelling case for support, and introducing innovation in legacy systems. Whether you’re new to the sector or looking […]
July 9, 2025

[PODCAST] Finding Balance When Your Calling Demands Everything – Eric Anderson

Finding Balance When Your Calling Demands Everything – Eric Anderson What does it take to build a lasting ministry without burning out? Eric Anderson, Director of Performing Arts at Urban Impact Foundation, shares lessons from 17 years of youth ministry in Pittsburgh’s North Side. In this powerful episode, Eric unpacks the simple but transformative priority framework that’s sustained him—God, spouse, children, ministry, personal recreation—and explains how faithfulness, not outcomes, is the true measure of success. […]
July 9, 2025

I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me… Stories Can Be Ethical & Still Raise Funds

I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me… Stories Can Be Ethical & Still Raise Funds When I first started working in the nonprofit sector, I was bright-eyed, eager, and deeply passionate about the causes I served. Like many new graduates entering this field, I wanted to use my skills to make a difference and to contribute to my community.  I found myself starting my first nonprofit position as a Development Associate for a veteran service […]
July 15, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Fundraising Event Success

The Ultimate Guide to Fundraising Event Success Here’s What You’ll Learn Planning a successful fundraising event can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re hosting a gala, a community 5K, or a virtual campaign, the key to success lies in having a clear, strategic plan. That’s why we created this comprehensive Fundraising Event Resource Guide—a step-by-step playbook built specifically for nonprofit leaders like you. This guide takes the guesswork out of event planning, […]