The government has reopened, payments are starting to move again, and some of the immediate pressure has eased. For many, particularly those working in the social benefit sector, that relief is palpable. But this experience also serves as a critical reminder—we must...

The Strategic Imperative  Year-end giving is a make-or-break moment for many nonprofits. In fact, nonprofits raise 38% of their annual online revenue in November and December (M+R Benchmarks).  But with more organizations competing for attention during that window,...

September is here and it doesn’t feel like “just another month.” For fundraisers, it’s the beginning of the unofficial year-end fundraising season. This is the time when the stakes are highest, the pressure builds, and the work you’ve been putting off can suddenly...

The annual flood of fundraising benchmark reports makes me feel like Michael Scott from the Office when he said, “Oh my God! Okay, it’s happening! Everybody stay calm!” With so many reports to choose from—each packed with stats, trends, and takeaways—it’s easy to feel...

As nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, we’re no strangers to challenges—but this year has tested us all in unexpected ways. Budgets are being squeezed, new regulations pop up without warning, and basic rights we once relied upon are suddenly at risk. It is enough to...

In times of uncertainty, the nonprofit sector often finds itself carrying the heaviest burdens with the fewest resources. Whether it’s navigating the aftermath of a pandemic, enduring funding cutbacks, or confronting repressive government mandates, today’s nonprofits...

As we approach the end of the year and you’re already gearing up for the next chapter, there’s one thing every nonprofit needs to do: show off your impact. Enter the humble—but mighty—impact report. It’s the ultimate tool for showcasing the incredible work your...

In 2022, My Philanthropy Team was contacted by a small nonprofit staffed entirely by volunteers who dreamed of building an education center at Mitchell Canyon on Mount Diablo. As an official nonprofit partner of Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Diablo Interpretive...

With the mainstreaming of meditation and mindfulness practices, a yoga studio on almost every corner, and the growing popularity of “wisdom-based business”