
Navigating Philanthropy in Uncertain Times – What You Need to Know
In times of economic uncertainty, fundraisers have to adapt to shifting donor behaviors and giving trends. While charitable contributions may fluctuate, strategic development activities can help you maintain stability and help you meet your goals.

April 2025 Newsletter
Navigating Philanthropy in Uncertain Times, New Client Spotlight, Resisting Through Action

How to Respond to the Federal Funding Freeze Impacting Nonprofits
The federal grant freeze could leave nonprofits facing major funding gaps. Learn how to adapt, diversify revenue, and navigate this uncertainty.

March 2025 Newsletter
National Small Nonprofit Summit, Client Spotlight, Mission Forward Podcast, Resisting Through Action

Assess Your Year End Results
Here are some indicators you should be looking at to measure your success beyond just meeting or exceeding your financial goals.

February 2025 Newsletter
Focus Fundraising celebrates 15 years, Federal Funding Freeze, Client Spotlight, Resisting Through Action

The Secret Sauce: Strategies & Tactics to Engage Institutional Funders
Whether you’re a longtime fundraiser or newer to the field, these best practices for institutional fundraising are critical for long-term success.

January 2025 Newsletter
Assess Your Year-End Results; Client Spotlight; The Sentencing Project; Fundraising Plan and Calendar Template from CauseVox; 15 Years In Focus

What Are Your Donors Saying When They Go Quiet? And How Should You Respond?
While I don’t have mind reading capabilities [yet!], my years in fundraising have given me a glimpse into what your donors may be trying to say when they aren’t responsive. In this post, I share some examples of what they may be thinking, and a few insights that may help you figure out how to re-engage them.