August 21, 2025
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, […]
July 16, 2025

How to Create a Fundraising Toolkit for Event Volunteers

How to Create a Fundraising Toolkit for Event Volunteers Volunteers are the heartbeat of your nonprofit’s events. They check people in with a welcoming smile, rally donors to give generously, and are fully bought into your mission. But here’s the challenge: many well-meaning volunteers show up for events like charity golf tournaments or galas with nothing but enthusiasm and maybe branded t-shirts. Simply put, they need more than that. That’s where your fundraising toolkit comes […]