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Getting Your Board Ready to Be Asked (Before You Ask Them to Ask Others)
Getting Your Board Ready to Be Asked
Frances Roen
Jan 233 min read


Forecasting Pledges Before They Exist: A Simple Framework for Campaign Cash Flow
If you’ve ever had a CFO pop into your office (or Zoom) and say: “Quick question… when will the money from this campaign actually come in?” …you probably felt a small wave of panic. Not because it’s a bad question. It’s a great question. It’s just that most fundraisers live in the gray and nuance of: “likely but not yet committed,” “they said they’re very interested,” “we’re waiting for their board to meet,” …while finance lives in the black-and-white world o
Frances Roen
Dec 18, 20253 min read


How to Use Community Ecosystem Insights to Strengthen Campaign Readiness & Case Development
A future-facing lens through community ecosystem forecasting.
Frances Roen
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Why Supported Feasibility Studies Don’t Require More Capacity—They Build It
When nonprofits consider a supported feasibility study, one of the first questions they ask is:
“Does this take more of our time?”
Frances Roen
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Belonging: The Heartbeat of DEI at Fundraising Sol
Belonging is the heartbeat of DEI at Fundraising Sol. Here's what that means.
Frances Roen
Feb 3, 20252 min read


When (and When Not) to Send Cards and Gifts to Donors: A Guide for Nonprofits
As year-end approaches, many nonprofits start asking: Should we send holiday cards? We answer that question here.
Frances Roen
Dec 4, 20243 min read


The Most Powerful Work You'll Do
Creating a culture of philanthropy is the most powerful work you do. Here's how.
Frances Roen
Apr 30, 20242 min read


How Your Money Mindset Is Holding You Back
Your money mindset is holding you back. Here are four things you can do to change it.
Frances Roen
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Why You Need a Depth Chart for Your Capital Campaign
A depth chart is a critical tool in your campaign planning effort. Here's why.
Frances Roen
Mar 18, 20243 min read


This Could Have Been An Email: Escape the Endless Cycle of Useless Meetings
Is your nonprofit holding too many meetings? Here's why it's a bad idea and what you can do about it.
Frances Roen
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Charting a Course for Growth in the New Year, Part 2: Prioritizing Your Priorities
How do you figure out what priorities are crucial for fundraising success, especially when everything feels urgent?
Frances Roen
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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