Now is the perfect time to reach out and thank your donors for investing in your organization and show them what a difference they make in fulfilling your mission. At the halfway point through the year, giving tends to slow down which should give you some time to implement some stewardship activities while cultivating your donors to give again at the end of the year.

2025 has certainly been a stress filled year so far. Nonprofit professionals have born a lot of the brunt of that stress. Try some of these tips that I have found help me reduce my stress in my days and weeks. I hope you can find something that works for you as well.

When people think of lobbying, they often envision well-funded interest groups, not local nonprofits fighting for community change. But nonprofits often serve on the front lines, helping our most vulnerable populations and deeply understanding the issues that hold people back and let them thrive. Nonprofits have every right to lobby legislators—and they should.

Here are 6 ways your board can help navigate change in your organization.

Successfully engaging staff in organizational change begins with creating an organizational culture that supports change.

Now that you have identified the problem and the type of problem, we move to the next phase: generating solutions.

Ask these 10 questions to recruit the best board and board members for your organization.

Read my top 4 benefits of taking time for professional development, whether in person or virtually, to recharge and grow in your profession.

Thinking and acting strategically means taking into consideration both your mission and your aspirations when making any decision.

A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.

What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.

While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.

The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.

The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

The fifth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

How to use your board committees to maximize your organization’s effectiveness.

If you have the charge to facilitate a board meeting – or any conversation – these tips will help you get the best out of every board member while making them feel a part of the conversation and the decision.

The fourth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here’s why strong committees make strong boards.

The third of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, try these tips if your board struggles to make decisions.

Investing in others and developing trusted relationships can help you be more productive.