Responding to the Pandemic
The single most affirming and encouraging insight from the past several months for me is this: people really care. They care about their safety, about the health of their loved…
Nonprofits & Philanthropy
Your Guide: Conquering the Development Mountain as a Nonprofit
Part 5: Finishing Strong Whether you’re reading this series for the first time or you’ve been with me every step of the way, today there’s cause for celebration… We finally…
Get Your Grants: Grant Seeking for Rescue Ministries
Why you should be seeking all available grants ‒ especially during this time of crisis. (Plus, check out our free webinar!) Brewer Academy, led by Shellie Speer, is your one-stop…
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: A Fundraising Epidemic
I recently talked to a ministry CEO who asked me if he should “save” his direct mail acquisition budget for next year, despite being above financial projections year-to-date. When I…
SUMMER UPDATE: United States Postal Service
As we enter the summer months, here’s a brief update on the United States Postal Service (USPS). It’s been a difficult year for USPS, especially given the challenges presented by…
Things are looking up!
As your organization continues to navigate through this unpredictable year, we are encroaching upon another potential impact – the 2020 elections. Conventional wisdom holds that during an election year, fundraising…
