I recently read an online article about galas not being about philanthropy. I got curious about the author's 'take' on who attends such events like auctions and why they do. His perspective is that galas are not the space to cultivate major donors nor is it a place for deep donor cultivation. Instead, it is an opportunity for your donors to celebrate the work your agency does in the world. As a successful event planner for nonprofits, I recognize the amount of work that goes

A couple of months ago, Giving USA released its annual report on philanthropy and it included a variety of outcomes. According to this year's report, charitable giving in the United States hit over $400 billion in 2018. Even though there was a slight increase from the previous year, when accounting for inflation, it was actually a decline from previous years. The report shared that between a strong economy, a year end stock market drop, and new tax law created a "complex" gi

Capital campaigns are a specialized branch of fundraising, and for good reason. They are typically longer-term, high-target fundraising, and require strong community support with plenty of planning and momentum. During the public phase of a campaign, it is intense in a short period of time. It is not uncommon for organizations to discover that their capital campaign is in need of more work than they anticipated. Perhaps you are looking for funding to cover the purchase of som