Cindy SweeneyAcross the U.S., philanthropy is facing a pivotal test. Programs once widely embraced like racial and gender equity, climate action, and democratic engagement are under intensified scrutiny.
Cindy SweeneyThe nonprofit sector has never needed strong, engaged boards more than it does right now. And yet active board engagement remains an ongoing challenge for many organizations.
Cindy SweeneyNew Blog Post DescriptionWhen organizations expect one person or one department to raise all the funds in isolation, the results are almost always disappointing. But when organizations embrace fundraising as a shared responsibility, they start to see deeper donor relationships, greater financial resilience, and more mission momentum.
Cindy SweeneyThe nonprofit sector has long been a patchwork safety net—woven together by passion, proximity, and purpose. But in 2025, that patchwork is wearing thin.