Jim Eskin’s Major Gifts Manifesto expounds on the late Jerold Panas’ wisdom to highlight 10 components of successful resource development initiatives. What does it take for a strong professional or volunteer non-profit leader to be a successful major gifts fundraiser in an uber-competitive environment? There has been a laser-like focus on decoding this crucial challenge with momentum steadily growing as Eskin Fundraising Training has led more than 250 live and\or virtual learning […]

Naomi Johnson’s 7 Steps To Successfully Starting A Nonprofit sets the stage for a guided journey. Follow along as she breaks down 7 practical, repeatable steps to launch a nonprofit that works. Starting a nonprofit feels noble—and it is. But it’s also a maze of paperwork, timing, and decisions that don’t forgive vagueness. You’re not just creating a cause; you’re building a functional, sustainable organization that needs to earn trust, stay legally […]

Elev8’s 10 Creative Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas to Engage More Donors help organizations boost giving through simple, automated, and engaging strategies. Nonprofit fundraising ideas are the lifeblood of any organization that wants to connect with supporters, inspire generosity, and grow impact. The challenge? Donors today are busier than ever, and nonprofits are competing with countless causes for attention. To keep supporters engaged, you need creative, accessible, and meaningful ways to give, without adding […]

Louis Fawcett’s Guide to Qualified Charitable Distributions for Donors shows donors how to give tax-efficiently while helping nonprofits unlock sustainable gifts. Nonprofit leaders and fundraisers know that major giving often comes from people who are passionate about the mission and who have the financial means to give strategically. Yet, even the most experienced development professionals sometimes overlook a powerful tool available to donors who are in or near retirement: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). So […]