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When Your Campaign Loses Steam: A Gentle Reset
the messy middle—the part of the campaign most consultants don’t tell you about.
Frances Roen
Jan 84 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


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


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 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


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


Inclusive Conversations: Daily Work
Meet Fundraising Sol client Daily Work in this Inclusive Conversation.
Frances Roen
Sep 12, 20235 min read


Back-to-School: A Golden Opportunity for Non-Profit Fundraising
Back-to-school is a great way to re-engage your community after summer. Here are five ways your organization can leverage back-to-school.
Frances Roen
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Listening For Healthy Fundraising
We believe that the fundraising health of your organization is directly tied to the health of your team.
Frances Roen
Mar 1, 20234 min read


The Power of Values Alignment
Creating and implementing your organization’s core values is now a standard exercise for for-profit and nonprofits alike.
Frances Roen
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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