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Nonprofit staff optimizing a donor acknowledgment workflow in the CRM—building a gratitude-first donor retention strategy.

Nonprofit staff optimizing a donor acknowledgment workflow in the CRM—building a gratitude-first donor retention strategy.

Moving Beyond the Email Receipt: How to Thank Donors in a Way That Connects

MARKETING & CREATIVE

Brigid Vance

Sep 10, 20255 min read

Happy child resting outdoors—joy-centered leadership and protecting team energy to prevent burnout.

Happy child resting outdoors—joy-centered leadership and protecting team energy to prevent burnout.

Joy as Resistance: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Reclaim Power Through Community and Consultants that Care

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

Lee Domaszowec

Sep 9, 20254 min read

Child waiting at an amusement-park ride—metaphor for nonprofit leadership staying mission-focused amid unfair outcomes and shifting rules.

Child waiting at an amusement-park ride—metaphor for nonprofit leadership staying mission-focused amid unfair outcomes and shifting rules.

The Blue Dragon Always Wins — And How Good Nonprofit Leaders Survive Anyway

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

Lee Domaszowec

Sep 8, 20255 min read

Volunteers distributing emergency food—humanitarian relief sustained by recurring donors and monthly giving.

Volunteers distributing emergency food—humanitarian relief sustained by recurring donors and monthly giving.

Why You’re Probably Ignoring the Most Valuable Revenue Stream in Your Fundraising Program

Lee Domaszowec

Sep 8, 20254 min read

Small business professionals strategizing over visual materials, demonstrating collaborative planning and design for mission-driven growth.

Small business professionals strategizing over visual materials, demonstrating collaborative planning and design for mission-driven growth.

Three Tech Habits That Will Transform How Leaders Work

INNOVATION & TECH

Lee Domaszowec

Sep 2, 20252 min read

Humanitarian aid worker smiling while helping refugee families during nonprofit relief efforts.

Humanitarian aid worker smiling while helping refugee families during nonprofit relief efforts.

It’s Not Always a Leadership Problem: Rethinking Fundraising Under Pressure

Lee Domaszowec

Apr 21, 20252 min read

Team member at a nonprofit organization implementing PhoenixFire’s strategic marketing and fundraising tools.

Team member at a nonprofit organization implementing PhoenixFire’s strategic marketing and fundraising tools.

Why 20% Growth in Fundraising Is Achievable

Lee Domaszowec

Apr 21, 20252 min read

Diverse nonprofit team collaborating during a strategic planning session – PhoenixFire Strategic Consulting.

Diverse nonprofit team collaborating during a strategic planning session – PhoenixFire Strategic Consulting.

Benchmarking vs. Boldness: What Realistic Growth Should Look Like for Nonprofits

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Lee Domaszowec

Apr 21, 20253 min read

Emphasizing inclusive brainstorming and team-driven solutions for community development.

Emphasizing inclusive brainstorming and team-driven solutions for community development.

Is Your Nonprofit Sitting on a Goldmine of Data? Here’s How to Use It to Drive Your Mission

INNOVATION & TECH

Nicole Vergos

Apr 21, 20254 min read

A man engages in a video conference with nonprofit professionals, representing remote collaboration and strategic planning support.

A man engages in a video conference with nonprofit professionals, representing remote collaboration and strategic planning support.

5 Powerful Words to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising

Lauren Domaszowec

Apr 20, 20254 min read

Young family enjoying quality time by the ocean, representing PFSC’s commitment to family-centered nonprofit solutions

Young family enjoying quality time by the ocean, representing PFSC’s commitment to family-centered nonprofit solutions

Downtime for Breakthroughs: Unlocking Creative Problem-Solving in Mission-Driven Organizations

MARKETING & CREATIVE

Margarida Roxo Neves

Apr 20, 20254 min read

Diverse nonprofit team brainstorming in a strategy session, highlighting PhoenixFire’s collaborative planning and impact-focused consulting.

Diverse nonprofit team brainstorming in a strategy session, highlighting PhoenixFire’s collaborative planning and impact-focused consulting.

Why Research Is the Secret Weapon for Nonprofits

INNOVATION & TECH

Nicole Vergos

Apr 20, 20254 min read

Why Diverse Teams Win, Regardless of What The Critics Say

Why Diverse Teams Win, Regardless of What The Critics Say

Why Diverse Teams Win, Regardless of What The Critics Say

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

Nicole Vergos

Apr 20, 20254 min read

Why Most Charities Waste Money and How to Make Every Dollar Count

Why Most Charities Waste Money and How to Make Every Dollar Count

Why Most Charities Waste Money and How to Make Every Dollar Count

Lee Domaszowec

Feb 28, 20253 min read

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission: Part 3 of 3

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission: Part 3 of 3

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission: Part 3 of 3

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Lee Domaszowec

Feb 12, 20257 min read

PhoenixFire’s Unwavering Commitment to DEI

PhoenixFire’s Unwavering Commitment to DEI

PhoenixFire’s Unwavering Commitment to DEI

Lee Domaszowec

Feb 3, 20254 min read

The Power of Thanking Grantors: Building Trust and Securing Future Grant Funding for Your Nonprofit

The Power of Thanking Grantors: Building Trust and Securing Future Grant Funding for Your Nonprofit

The Power of Thanking Grantors: Building Trust and Securing Future Grant Funding for Your Nonprofit

MARKETING & CREATIVE

Lauren Domaszowec

Jan 17, 20254 min read

The Hidden Inequality in Facebook’s Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

The Hidden Inequality in Facebook’s Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

The Hidden Inequality in Facebook’s Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Nicole Vergos

Jan 17, 20255 min read

Did You Say Thank You? Practical Tips for Nonprofits to Build Donor Retention through Stewardship

Did You Say Thank You? Practical Tips for Nonprofits to Build Donor Retention through Stewardship

Did You Say Thank You? Practical Tips for Nonprofits to Build Donor Retention through Stewardship

MARKETING & CREATIVE

Lauren Domaszowec

Jan 15, 20254 min read

How Our Grant Funder Prospecting Process Helps Nonprofits Succeed

How Our Grant Funder Prospecting Process Helps Nonprofits Succeed

How Our Grant Funder Prospecting Process Helps Nonprofits Succeed

Nicole Vergos

Jan 10, 20254 min read

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