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Fundraising Is Not Development — And Philanthropy Isn’t Either
There’s an old saying in nonprofit development: everyone gets a year. It exists for a reason. Real development — the […]
The New Fundraising Playbook: How Nonprofits Can Set Themselves Up for Success in 2026
As we close out 2025, one theme is clear: nonprofits are no longer just surviving. They’re ready to stabilize, rebuild, […]
Ending the Year Strong: Nonprofit Lessons in Accountability, Transparency, and Trust
By Pacific Northwest Fundraising (PNWF) As 2025 draws to a close, one word captures what defined this year for PNWF […]
“Why Data is the Most Overlooked Fundraising Strategy in Nonprofits”
By Eddie Allen | Pacific Northwest Fundraising Nonprofits Don’t Have a Donor Problem, They Have a Data Problem At Pacific […]
“Facebook Likes Are Not a Donor Strategy”
One of my mentors used to say, “Facebook likes are not a donor strategy.” And he was right. Many nonprofits […]
Network Equity: Why the Future of Nonprofit Capacity Is Digital, Relational, and Shared
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently warned of a growing “legitimacy crisis” in the nonprofit sector — a moment where even […]
A New Playbook for Nonprofits: Why the Future is Fractional
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an article on how nonprofits are reinventing themselves with new strategies, collaborations, and structures. […]
Pacific Northwest Fundraising: A Case for Investment
Pacific Northwest Fundraising (PNWF) exists to solve a chronic challenge for nonprofits: the unrealistic expectation that a single Development Director […]
The Future of Fundraising Isn’t Full Time
For decades, nonprofits have been told the same story: hire a Development Director and your fundraising problems will be solved. […]
The Hidden Cost of Unicorn Job Descriptions in Nonprofits
If you’ve spent time in the nonprofit sector, you’ve seen it: a job posting that asks one person to be […]
From Awareness to Action: Converting October Observances Into Year-End Donor Momentum
Every October, nonprofits’ feeds fill up with observances: World Habitat Day, World Mental Health Day, World Food Day. These moments […]
From Appeals to Stories That Matter: Why the Hero’s Journey Drives Year-End Giving
As we move into the year’s final stretch, nonprofits everywhere are sending appeals. But here’s the truth: donors don’t respond […]