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Open Position: Director of Development – Area Office on Aging (AOoA) Foundation [Apply to Aly Sterling Philanthropy]

Jul 16, 2021

Director of Development – Area Office on Aging (AOoA) Foundation The Development Director, in collaboration with the President/CEO, is responsible for executing a fund development strategy for AOoA. Reports to: President/CEO Location: Toledo, Ohio Hours: Full-time...

The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning

Jul 15, 2021

Strategic planning is critical to keep your nonprofit on task and face any challenges with ease. Here’s the complete guide to nonprofit strategic planning.

What the Surfside tragedy will teach us about board leadership and liability

Jul 13, 2021

Let’s start with the liability.

Around our shop we have a saying, that we repeat often in our workshops, in our clients’ board rooms, and to each other, which is, “being a board member is a different kind of volunteer.”

Case in point, the recent Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Open Position: Director of Development at YWCA of Northwest Ohio [Apply to Aly Sterling Philanthropy]

Jul 2, 2021

Director of Development – YWCA of Northwest Ohio The Director of Development, in collaboration with the President/CEO, is responsible for executing a fund development strategy for the YWCA. Reports to: President/CEO Location: Toledo, Ohio Hours: Full-time salaried...

Individual donors are still the ones

Jun 21, 2021

Even during the most challenging years, individual donors are still the most reliable and generous of givers to nonprofit missions. As a matter of fact, Giving USA 2021 tells us that overall giving hit a record $471.44 billion in 2020, led by individuals who gave $324 billion or 69%, and increase of more than 2% over 2019.

Join us for a free Giving USA 2021 briefing

May 25, 2021

DATE: Wednesday, June 16, 2021TIME: 11:45am-1:15pm EDTGiving USA has long been the authority on charitable giving trends. This year, we are proud to partner with Clark Shaefer Hackett to present Giving USA 2021. Melissa S. Brown, President of Melissa S. Brown &...

The Best Data to Capture from Donors and How to Use It

Mar 29, 2021

Gathering donor data is the best way to enhance your communications with supporters. Here’s what to ask them and how to use that data for fundraising success.

4 Best Practices for Improved Fundraising Appeals

Mar 22, 2021

Raising money for your nonprofit can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Follow these four best practices to fundraise more effectively.