Year-End Fundraising Isn’t Really About Asking for Money
As nonprofits, we’ve created a culture that places an enormous emphasis on giving in November and December. We also know that donors are creatures of habit, and we’re suddenly locked in to cramming so much development activity into the last few months of the year that we need an extra week off in January just to catch up on sleep! But I also think we may be leaving money on the table.
A Nonprofit Guide to Creating & Managing Endowments
A practical guide to help nonprofit leaders understand formal and quasi-endowments, assess organizational readiness, and develop clear policies for managing long-term funds.
Creating a Multi-Year Fundraising and Communications Plan
This resource provides a step-by-step process for leaders and fundraising teams to create a three-year fundraising and communications plan that aligns with their strategic priorities and long-term sustainability goals.
From Story to Strategy: Writing Fundable Grant Proposals Rooted in Community
This six-part tutorial series was created for Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving organizations seeking to strengthen their grant writing in ways that honor community voice, sovereignty, and lived experience.
Essential Components of the Ask
This practical fundraising resource walks you through the essential components of a successful major gift ask — from making a compelling case for support to confidently asking for a specific gift and navigating common donor responses.
Healthy Practices for Online Payments & Digital Finance Systems
Thoughtful monitoring of digital financial processes is a critical factor to prevent fraud or embezzlement. This overview of best practices will help to protect your organization, your employees, and your overall financial health.
Legacy Donor Stewardship Guide
Legacy donors are making one of the most meaningful commitments to your mission. This guide helps you honor that commitment with thoughtful, relationship-centered stewardship.
Capital Campaign Readiness Guide
A practical toolkit to help nonprofits evaluate whether they are ready for a capital campaign. Includes a readiness scorecard, gift chart template, campaign timeline, and decision tools to test donor capacity and campaign feasibility.
From Story to Strategy: Writing Fundable Grant Proposals Rooted in Community
This interactive virtual training is designed for Tribal Nations, First Nations, and Indigenous-led organizations seeking to strengthen their grant writing skills while staying grounded in their values and sovereignty. Participants will learn how to craft compelling problem statements, design fundable programs, identify aligned funders, and build sustainable fundraising systems.
Fundraising Health Snapshot
The Fundraising Health Snapshot highlights areas of strength as well as potential risks in a fundraising program.