Nonprofits are awash in fundraising data—campaign results, event performance, email metrics, year-over-year trends. Yet most teams only tap a fraction of it. Modern AI tools (like ChatGPT and Copilot with their spreadsheet/CSV analysis features) can quickly surface trends, predict churn, and point you to the next best action—without touching private donor notes or sensitive PII. […]
Fuel for the Fire: Rediscovering Purpose in Fundraising
Some days in this work feel like a highlight reel. The campaign closes ahead of schedule. You blow your goals out of the water. A donor says, “I’ve been waiting for someone to ask me that.” You get the goosebumps. The “this is why I do this” moment. And then there are the other days. […]
Yes Is Earned: The Campaign Secret No One Tells You
The Secret to Campaign Success Isn’t Chasing Dollars—It’s Building Real Relationships If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “just go get the gift,” you’re not alone. But after decades in advancement and raising $250M+ for causes I love, I can tell you: transformational fundraising isn’t about chasing dollars—it’s about earning trust, readiness, and authentic yeses. […]