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The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Consultant (or None at All)
Examples of who to hire as a consultant and why.
Frances Roen
Oct 9, 20253 min read
Don’t Wait: How to Engage Your Board *Before* a Capital Campaign Launches
The strongest campaigns start with thoughtful pre-planning, where board members are brought in early and often.
Frances Roen
Oct 2, 20253 min read
Developing Leads Throughout the Life of a Campaign
When a campaign begins, most organizations focus on the donors they already know can make a major gift. That’s natural—you need to test...
Frances Roen
Sep 19, 20252 min read
Part 2: What Non-Profit Leaders Need to Know as Congress Returns
What To Expect as Congress Reconvenes: Funding Decisions and Their Impact
Michael
Sep 11, 20253 min read
Part 1: What Non-Profit Leaders Need to Know as Congress Returns
What To Expect as Congress Reconvenes: Funding Decisions and Their Impact
Michael
Sep 4, 20253 min read
When They Don’t Call Back: How to Get A “Yes” for Your Feasibility Study Interviews
How to Get A “Yes” for Your Feasibility Study Interviews
Frances Roen
Aug 15, 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
Your Capital Campaign Needs a Communications Plan
A campaign communications plan is your roadmap for how you’ll keep people informed and inspired throughout your capital campaign journey.
Frances Roen
Jul 18, 20253 min read
You've Had A Viral Fundraising Campaign. Now What?
You've had a viral moment. Your board is asking you to repeat it. Here's how to set expectations with your board, your executive director, and your fundraising department after you've gone viral.
danaehudson
Jul 3, 20253 min read
Why Our 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
Sleeper Gifts and Bon Jovi: Why Campaigns Can’t Be Built on a Prayer
Campaigns, like real-world change, require more than “thoughts and prayers.” As much as I love Bon Jovi (and I do), we can't build a fundraising campaign on the expectation of a miracle gift.
Frances Roen
May 30, 20252 min read
What Wealth Screening Can—and Can’t—Tell You
Wealth screening can be a powerful tool for fundraisers but it not the whole story. Here's why.
Frances Roen
May 8, 20252 min read
Mastering Capital Campaigns: Sidestepping Common Mistakes
What are the most common mistakes around capital campaigns? We have listed them here and ways to avoid them.
Francie Nelson
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Capital Campaigns in a Down Economy: Readiness Matters More Than Ever
A tough economy is not the time to gamble on shaky readiness for a capital campaign. Here's how to invest in your fundraising infrastructure
Frances Roen
Apr 9, 20252 min read
Navigating Uncertain Waters: Minnesota’s New Legislative Proposal and Its Impact on Nonprofits
Recent moves by the Minnesota House Committee suggest a significant shift in how nonprofits receive state funding. Here's what that means.
Michael
Mar 30, 20252 min read
Foundations and Donors Can’t (and Won’t) Fill the Government Funding Gap — and What You Can Do About It
Foundations and donors are critical partners for nonprofits, but they simply can’t cover the government funding gap. Here's what you can do.
Frances Roen
Mar 25, 20253 min read
Capital Campaign Costs vs. Project Costs: Budgeting for Success
Embarking on a campaign, the excitement is often centered on the project, but if you don’t budget for the campaign itself, you risk failure.
Frances Roen
Mar 3, 20254 min read
Your Campaign’s GPS: The Role of Strategic Planning in Fundraising Success
Strategic planning is not just helpful—it’s essential groundwork for campaign planning. Here's why.
Frances Roen
Feb 11, 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
The Three Pillars of a Successful Capital Campaign
We're breaking down the three pillars of a successful capital campaign and why each one is critical to your org's success.
Frances Roen
Jan 24, 20254 min read
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