Author: Eddie Allen
Stop Hiring for Positions. Start Solving Problems.
In the nonprofit sector, there’s a familiar cycle: A key staff member leaves. The board or leadership team rushes to […]
What Is a Fractional Fundraising Team — And Why Nonprofits Need One Now More Than Ever
“Fractional isn’t just consulting. It’s a smarter structure.” What Does “Fractional” Mean? A fractional team is a group of specialists […]
How Realistic Is Your Job Description?
Let’s say it out loud: Nonprofit job descriptions have gotten out of control. If you’ve ever read a posting and […]
Nonprofits Deserve Better Than Burnout
Why our sector needs to stop hiring unicorns — and start building real infrastructure By Eddie Allen, Founder & Lead […]
The Development Director Role Is Broken—And Nonprofits Are Paying the Price
Let’s say it out loud: the traditional development director model is broken. Not underperforming. Not outdated. Broken. Nonprofits are cycling […]
What $592 Billion in Giving Says About the Future of Nonprofits Lessons from the 2025 Giving USA Report
By Eddie Allen, Founder & Lead Guide, Pacific Northwest Fundraising [email protected] Schedule a conversation: meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94 1. Philanthropy Is Growing — […]
Built for This Moment: Donor Development That Sustains You
Losing grant funding doesn’t mean losing momentum. But it does mean shifting your strategy. At Pacific Northwest Fundraising, we’ve been […]
The Broken Model vs The Fractional Solution
Why traditional Development Director hiring keeps failing—and what to do instead. Why hiring a Development Director first leads to burnout […]
Why the Traditional Development Director Role Is Failing Nonprofits
By Eddie Allen, Founder of Pacific Northwest Fundraising Let’s just say it: the traditional Development Director model is broken. The […]
Built for This Moment: Donor Development That Sustains You
Losing grant funding doesn’t mean losing momentum. But it does mean shifting your strategy. At Pacific Northwest Fundraising, we’ve been […]
The Values Driving Fundraising in 2025—And Why They Matter More Than Ever
At Pacific Northwest Fundraising (PNWF), we’re in the business of more than just raising money. We’re here to build systems, […]
The Strategic Sweet Spot: Why a Fractional Development Model Is Both a Safety Net and a Growth Engine for Nonprofits
Over the past few years, many nonprofits saw record-breaking growth fueled by emergency funding and community momentum. But today, the […]