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“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 […]
The PNWF Smart Alternative
Reshaping Nonprofit Development for Long-Term Success The Problem with the Traditional Model Nonprofits are pressured to hire a Development Director […]
The Development Director Myth: Part II
When fundraising fails, it’s not about the person you hired but the system you gave them. Stop Blaming the Hire. […]
The PNWF Model: A Scaffolding System Disguised as Campaign Support
Why do we stop the Development Director churn and build something more innovative? Nonprofits don’t fail at fundraising because they […]
How Much Does Burnout Cost Your Org?
(Spoiler: It’s more than salary) According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the average total cost to employ a full-time development […]