Nonprofit Pulse

Membership Nonprofits: Strategy and Storytelling for Running a Membership Nonprofit at Scale - Gregg Hunter, Christian Camp and Conference Association

Gregg Hunter says a membership nonprofit proves its worth by knowing its members' greatest threats and greatest needs, and then addressing them. Gregg is the President an

Donor Relationships: Moving Beyond Transactions to Build Deeper Connections - Bill Crouch, BrightDot

Bill Crouch says deeper donor connections are not a fancier way to say thank you. Bill is the CEO of BrightDot Fundraising Advisors, and for 40 years he has helped nonpro

Nonprofit Data Strategy: Turning Gift Processing into Donor Intelligence You Can Act On Today - Amberlee Burrows, Bearing Tree

Amberlee Burrows says a nonprofit data strategy starts with the information behind every gift, donor record, and interaction. The Development and Salesforce Director at B

Nonprofit Coalition Building: How to Advocate Boldly Without Losing Corporate Partners - Michael Medoro, Childhelp

Michael Medoro says nonprofit coalition building works when partners stay grounded in a shared mission, bring their own strengths to the work, and remain clear about what

How to Work Effectively Inside Public Systems Without Taking Them Over - Lindsay Whorton, The Holdsworth Center

Lindsay Whorton says nonprofit-public partnerships work best when nonprofits support a public system’s goals rather than trying to shape its decisions. As president of Th

Nonprofit AI: How to Start Using AI With the Systems and Data You Already Have - Erica Cox, Provisio Partners

Erica Cox has spent more than 30 years in technology consulting, and she says nonprofit AI adoption is the polar opposite of a large, singular transformation. The Chief I

Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Plan: How to Turn Big Goals Into a Clear Annual Roadmap - Krissie Kelleher, Team IMPACT

Krissie Kelleher brings more than 25 years of strategic fundraising experience to Team IMPACT, and she says an annual fundraising plan is not a document. It is a decision

Nonprofit Growth: How to Scale a Volunteer-Powered Nonprofit to 300+ Chapters - Luke Mickelson, Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Luke Mickelson helped turn Sleep in Heavenly Peace into a volunteer-powered nonprofit with more than 300 chapters, and he did not want to become the bottleneck. The organ

Recurring Giving: Why Most Programs Plateau and How to Build One That Grows - Dave Raley, The Center for Sustainable Giving

Dave Raley, Founder and CEO of The Center for Sustainable Giving, says recurring giving programs do not grow on technology pixie dust. Recurring giving has changed with t

Nonprofit Data: How to Make Impact Measurement a Tool That Empowers Your Team - Stephen Minix, UpMetrics

Stephen Minix thinks nonprofit impact measurement starts with people, not a report or a platform. As Vice President of Community at UpMetrics, he helps investors, funders

Nonprofit Preparedness: How to Build Community Before a Crisis Hits - Laurie Hood, Alaqua Animal Refuge

Laurie Hood has spent 20 years growing Alaqua Animal Refuge, a no-kill animal sanctuary in Northwest Florida, and she says nonprofit crisis preparedness begins long befor

Nonprofit Ambassador Programs: How to Design One That Actually Works - Tasha Van Vlack, The Nonprofit Hive

Tasha Van Vlack says nonprofit ambassador programs fail when organizations treat people as a marketing tactic instead of building community. As Founder & Co-Director of T

Nonprofit Mergers: How Mergers Strengthen Mission and Impact - Debra Hertz, The Strategy Group

Debra Hertz says a nonprofit merger can make one plus one equal five, but only when the organizations share a clear vision and common values. As Managing Director and fou

Fundraising Engines: How to Build Repeatable Campaigns That Compound Over Time - Christina Tzavaras Edwards, Splendid Consulting

Christina Tzavaras Edwards has trained more than 10,000 nonprofit professionals across 20 countries, and she wants leaders to build fundraising systems that run like an e

Sustaining the Changemakers: Practical Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Prioritize Mental Well-being - Dacia Moore, Second Wind Counseling and Consulting

Dacia Moore says nonprofit leader burnout is too late. A licensed professional counselor and Founder of Second Wind Counseling and Consulting, she helps people build sust

Nonprofit Event Planning: How to Plan Events That Drive Engagement and Empower Your Supporters - Karen Alonso, United Way of Southern Nevada

Karen Alonso believes nonprofit event planning is not about a singular focus. As Chief Advancement and Communications Officer at United Way of Southern Nevada, she design

Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Insights Over Instincts - Courtney De Ronde, Forge Financial and Management Consulting

Courtney De Ronde says instinct can get a nonprofit to a certain level, but it cannot be the only guide when the organization is trying to grow, launch a program, or ente

Nonprofit Leadership: How Storytelling Builds Powerful, Engaging Leaders - Nathan Young, StoryCulture Consulting

Nathan Young has spent more than 12 years helping leaders use nonprofit storytelling to connect, inspire, and lead the narrative. The founder of StoryCulture Consulting s

Nonprofit Branding: Why a Tangled Brand Could Be Holding You Back - Lyn Wiseman, KidGlov

Lyn Wineman, founder, president, and chief strategist at KidGlov, says nonprofit branding is not a logo-and-colors exercise. After more than 15 years of nonprofit brandin

Donor Retention: How to Maximize Donor Retention and Overcome the Loss of Recurring Givers - James Misner, The Kipos Group

James Misner has more than 20 years of fundraising leadership, and he says donor retention is not a mystery outside a nonprofit's control. The Founder & Owner of The Kipo