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Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile the government recently passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, there are dramatic cuts predicted for Medicaid and other critical funding sources. There have also been discussions around potentially eliminating…
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn the complex ecosystem of nonprofit healthcare systems and hospital leadership, the relationship between the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays a critical role in an organization’s fundraising success. This article explores…
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn my first role as a fundraiser, I was taught the axiom “people give to people.” While this remains true, recent trends in anonymous giving are making it more difficult to understand the person behind the gift.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesFundraising, the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization, is an essential, metrics-focused activity conducted by both professionals and volunteers. As degree programs, professional associations, and academic research in the field become more prevalent, the result is an increased…
Reading Time: 5 minutes“Your child has cancer.” Few words are more sobering for a parent to hear. And yet each year in the U.S., more than 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer (an estimated 400,000 worldwide). While tremendous progress has…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are five main components to the fundraising cycle. Identify, Qualify, Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward. Each component of the cycle serves its own unique purpose. And while each component is essential, stewardship – continued engagement with donors…
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe latest edition of the Giving USA report has arrived. It is widely recognized as one of the most reliable and respected reports on the philanthropic landscape and provides a detailed analysis of giving trends and statistics…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you ever found yourself in the position of asking someone for 50 million dollars? Five million? Five thousand? However big a “big” ask typically is for you, chances are that you don’t relish the task. In…
Reading Time: 4 minutesMacKenzie Scott is arguably the most innovative and influential philanthropist in a generation. By challenging the status quo that philanthropy should be a drawn-out, heavily scrutinized process that comes with strings attached by the donor, her giving…
Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you have worked in development for at least one week, you’ve probably been encouraged to find new donors – an edict coming either from your leadership, a board member, or a colleague. Every organization seeks new…