Julie Kennon

Grants are to nonprofits like water is to a fish: absolutely critical if you’re going to keep swimming. And no matter the size of your nonprofit, seeking grants can and should be a significant effort.

Well of course we’re thankful for turkey, because who isn’t? That’s kind of boring. We challenged our team members to dig deep and tell us something else they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving week.

When you strip everything else away, most nonprofits want to create social change. It can be ending hunger, supporting military veterans, helping underprivileged youth advance, or pushing the limits of medicine to treat and cure diseases. But many...

Nonprofits know they should be sending emails to donors often, but sometimes it seems like every single email sounds the same. How can you spice up your emails so they get noticed?

Are you thinking of your nonprofit’s year-end campaign with dread? So much work on top of so much work, right? And much like Halloween décor in August, it can seem like it’s right in front of you before you’re ready to deal with it.

Pamela Grow is a well-known voice in the nonprofit industry. A fundraising consultant, she helps organizations seeking long-term results and funding sustainability. Her voice stands out in a crowded field because her warm, engaging personality comes...

Every nonprofit wants more donors to support its mission. But with the increasing need and volume of ways to give to different charities, how can your nonprofit be the voice your donors and prospective donors hear?

As summer winds down and the fall months loom, nonprofits are gearing up for their busiest time: year-end giving. Are you feeling like you’re about to go into overdrive?

Does thinking about a year-end giving push stress you out? With more than half of all nonprofits starting to plan their year-end ask in the fall, it’s hard to avoid the pressure as September looms.