Beyond the Development Department: How a Culture of Philanthropy Unlocks Sustainable Fundraising

Beyond the Development Department: How a Culture of Philanthropy Unlocks Sustainable Fundraising

Beyond the Development Department: How a Culture of Philanthropy Unlocks Sustainable FundraisingCindy Sweeney
Published on: 01/06/2025

New 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.

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Collaboration Isn’t a Threat — It’s the Future of Nonprofit Sustainability

Collaboration Isn’t a Threat — It’s the Future of Nonprofit Sustainability

Collaboration Isn’t a Threat — It’s the Future of Nonprofit SustainabilityCindy Sweeney
Published on: 21/05/2025

Rethinking our relationship to collaboration, not as a threat to organizational identity, but as a strategy for sustainability

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The Safety Net Is Fraying — And Our Most Vulnerable Are Falling Through

The Safety Net Is Fraying — And Our Most Vulnerable Are Falling Through

The Safety Net Is Fraying — And Our Most Vulnerable Are Falling ThroughCindy Sweeney
Published on: 06/05/2025

The nonprofit sector has long been a patchwork safety net—woven together by passion, proximity, and purpose. But in 2025, that patchwork is wearing thin.

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Grant Writing That Wins: Secrets from the Front Lines

Grant Writing That Wins: Secrets from the Front Lines

Grant Writing That Wins: Secrets from the Front LinesCindy Sweeney
Published on: 02/04/2025

After years on the front lines of fundraising, I’ve learned that successful grant writing is both an art and a strategy. Here are the secrets that make the difference.

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