Julie Kennon

Breakups aren’t fun. Whether it’s a seventh-grade romance or the end of a love affair with technology, breakups can leave you feeling unsure and even a little wistful. (I confess I keep my very first smartphone - a Blackberry - in a drawer, and now...

Don’t laugh…it’s not that ludicrous to imagine a world in which Siri can give you a recipe for pasta primavera (with calorie and protein counts) as fast as she/it can whip up a fundraising campaign that includes case studies, statistics, and...

Most nonprofits rely on an army of volunteers to help increase their impact and strengthen their mission. Whether you’re counting on help with events, your board, in-office needs such as IT or legal help, or team leads and members for peer-to-peer...

Don’t know your PCI from your NCOA? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! This comprehensive list of nonprofit terms and definitions will be an excellent resource when discussing all things donor management and fundraising.

Social justice nonprofits play a vital role in our communities. Whether addressing systemic inequalities or advocating for marginalized groups, their mission is to shine a light and fight for equal economic, political, and social rights for all.

Many nonprofits face the challenges of managing many donors and volunteers, running multiple campaigns, and harnessing near-constant outreach to raise money for their mission. It’s sometimes hard to keep your head above water.

Nonprofit executives spend a great deal of time thinking about how to get people to give: donors, sustainers, major gifts. But what about your board? Is it hard to get them to give? And does it really matter if they’re visibly philanthropic?

Running a nonprofit isn’t an easy job. Recruiting and managing donors, planning campaigns, reaching for fundraising goals…the list of to-dos is long, and it’s your mission at risk if you fail.

Donor journey maps are key to understanding your donors and knowing how to engage them better. They'll help you drive giving! Targeted engagement will also lead to a positive user experience and, ultimately, more success for your nonprofit.

Do you need payment processing? Or is always-on support your holy grail? Whatever fundraising software features your nonprofit needs, you can be pretty sure there's a system that offers at least most of what you need.