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Illustrated figure seated alone under bright light surrounded by blurred figures, symbolizing reflection, moral reckoning, and the impact of individual choices.

Illustrated figure seated alone under bright light surrounded by blurred figures, symbolizing reflection, moral reckoning, and the impact of individual choices.

How Nonprofits Become Grant Ready: The Practical Path to Funding You Can Actually Win

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Brigid Vance

Dec 29, 20254 min read

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Person studying a chessboard, symbolizing long-term thinking, foresight, and intentional decision-making habits.

The Hard Truth About Grant Readiness: Why So Many Nonprofits Waste Hours on Proposals They Cannot Win

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Brigid Vance

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Volunteers organizing donated goods together, illustrating nonprofit operations, community engagement, and effective resource management.

Volunteers organizing donated goods together, illustrating nonprofit operations, community engagement, and effective resource management.

The Four Questions That Decide Whether Anyone Will Fund You

Lee Domaszowec

Dec 16, 20256 min read

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

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

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

From Results to Transformational Impact: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Communicating Value

From Results to Transformational Impact: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Communicating Value

From Results to Transformational Impact: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Communicating Value

MARKETING & CREATIVE

Anonymous

Jan 10, 20254 min read

Using Donor Psychology to Encourage Larger Donations

Using Donor Psychology to Encourage Larger Donations

Using Donor Psychology to Encourage Larger Donations

MARKETING & CREATIVE

Lauren Domaszowec

Dec 20, 20244 min read

Maximizing Impact: PhoenixFire’s Best Practices for Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Maximizing Impact: PhoenixFire’s Best Practices for Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Maximizing Impact: PhoenixFire’s Best Practices for Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Lauren Domaszowec

Nov 26, 20245 min read

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