Category Archives: Spotlight

How to Beat the Sunday Scaries

How to Beat the Sunday Scaries Picture this: it’s Sunday and you are relaxing after a gratifying weekend. You had a fun-filled Friday night. Saturday was full of your favorite activities and hobbies. Maybe you finally prioritized running those errands

Writing Stellar Grant Proposals Guide

Writing Stellar Grant Proposals Guide Get the guide to learn how to write better grant proposals! As you begin to write grants, you need to feel confident that even though each funder has its own specific application guidelines, you have

Building a Board of Fundraisers

Building a Board of Fundraisers Your board is a topic that can be anxiety-inducing for many. That’s right. Your boss. Or your boss’ boss. And you’re in the unenviable position of telling them their responsibilities. But fear not, there are

Cause Selling: Relationship-Driven Fundraising Guide

Cause Selling: Relationship-Driven Fundraising Guide Get the guide to learn eight steps to become a better fundraiser! “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”  – Kathy Calvin As fundraisers we can all agree

Summer Fundraising To-Dos

There’s a lot to do this summer to successfully fundraise year-round There’s nothing better than taking a step back and a slow breath during the summer months. But, there’s also nothing worse than having year-end giving preparations creep up on

How Nonprofits Can Get the Most Out of Contactless Fundraising Technology

How Nonprofits Can Get the Most Out of Contactless Fundraising Technology Technology is undoubtedly one of the most exciting areas of growth for nonprofits and charities. Rather than simply shaking a plastic bucket, fundraisers have the tools at their disposal

[PODCAST] What Makes a Confident Fundraiser?

What makes a confident fundraiser? Ever notice how much easier it is to talk about or discuss something you’re knowledgeable or passionate about? Even going on stage in front of a crowd becomes exponentially more effortless when you know your

What Makes a Great Fundraiser?

What makes a good fundraiser? Wait a minute, let’s raise the bar: What makes a great fundraiser? For the sake of this discussion, we will focus on those in the profession who are on the front lines of making one-on-one

[PODCAST] Technology as a Vehicle for Purpose

Technology as a Vehicle for Purpose You wouldn’t think a fintech guru and founder of a revolutionary app rocking the sector would be all about authenticity and relationships, but Susan Langer is exceptional. In this episode, Susan and Katie discuss

Lay a Foundation for Highly-Connected Teams

Laying a Foundation for Highly-Connected Nonprofit Teams For many nonprofits, 2022 is shaping up to be a turning point in how they conduct internal operations. Many teams that previously worked remotely are now returning to the office. Others are content