April 6, 2026
February 16, 2026

Carol Young: The Major Gifts Ramp-Up Counselor Behind Healing Strides’ Multi-Million-Dollar Growth

In the world of charitable leadership, there are nonprofit executives who manage programs and there are those rare leaders who build movements. Carol Young, founder and CEO of Healing Strides, stands firmly in the latter category. As a certified Major Gifts Ramp-Up (MGRU) Counselor and practitioner, Carol has demonstrated what happens when visionary leadership meets disciplined donor strategy. The result has been extraordinary. Millions of dollars raised. A nationally respected therapeutic riding center. And thousands […]
March 15, 2026

AI Can Write the Letter, But It Can’t Make the Ask

Let me guess. You just got back from a conference where someone told you that artificial intelligence is going to transform your nonprofit. They showed you a slick presentation, used words like “disruption” and “scalability,” and you nodded along while secretly wondering if you could sneak out early to grab a decent cup of coffee (or better yet, a shot of tequila). Here’s the thing — they weren’t entirely wrong. AI can definitely transform your […]