The Subtle Art of Attracting and Keeping Engaged Board Members

The Subtle Art of Attracting and Keeping Engaged Board Members

The Subtle Art of Attracting and Keeping Engaged Board MembersCindy Sweeney
Published on: 16/06/2025

The 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.

Fundraising
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.

Fundraising
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

Fundraising
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.

Fundraising