The sustainable nonprofit

The sustainable nonprofit column examines critical issues related to nonprofit sustainability through the eyes of nonprofit leaders, practitioners, and consultants. For more information, contact Kyoko Uchida, managing editor, kyoko.uchida@candid.org.

Moving the Needle on Youth Violence

March 22, 2017 Toni Irving

Toni Irving, executive director of Get IN Chicago, offers recommendations for funders and donors who want their charitable donations to make a measurable difference in addressing youth violence....

What We Learned From Our End-of-Year Fundraising Appeals

What We Learned From Our End-of-Year Fundraising Appeals

March 1, 2017 Derrick Feldmann

Many of us start each new year with the goal of starting our various campaigns early. But like a lot of things, writes Derrick Feldmann, we often leave the necessary preparation to the last minute. Don't be that person....

Reluctant Rolodex Syndrome

Reluctant Rolodex Syndrome

February 22, 2017 Ami Nahshon

Donor support for your organization, writes fundraising consultant Ami Nahshon, is likely to have the most impact when it involves both the opening of your checkbook and the opening of your Rolodex....

Embracing Partnerships to Widen Impact

Embracing Partnerships to Widen Impact

November 29, 2016 Masha Pearl

If nonprofits learned anything from the economic downturn of 2008-09, writes Masha Pearl, executive director of The Blue Card, it's that it is just as important to diversify one's operational strategy as it is one's fundraising strategy....

How Associations Can Overcome Fundraising Barriers

How Associations Can Overcome Fundraising Barriers

November 15, 2016 Derrick Feldmann

Is your nonprofit association struggling to stay relevant in today's media-saturated environment? In his latest for PND, Achieve's Derrick Feldmann says maybe it's time to rethink your fundraising model....

Linking Challenge to Opportunity to Strategy

Linking Challenge to Opportunity to Strategy

October 20, 2016 Derrick Feldmann

Nonprofits appreciate the importance of good strategy, but they often overlook the role of the "challenge" narrative when creating a strategic plan, says Derrick Feldmann....

Four Questions Every Nonprofit Marketer Should Ask

Four Questions Every Nonprofit Marketer Should Ask

September 22, 2016 Andy Semons

Andy Semons, founding partner and strategic planning partner at advertising agency Interplanetary, answers the question: What can we do to break through the noise and build lasting and meaningful relationships with donors?

How to Get the Public Behind Your Cause

How to Get the Public Behind Your Cause

September 7, 2016 Derrick Feldmann

Really great nonprofit executives, those who are really good at getting the public engaged in their cause, tend to focus their time and energy on four key stakeholder groups. Derrick Feldmann explains...

How to Talk to Your Donors About Funding Outreach and Awareness

How to Talk to Your Donors About Funding Outreach and Awareness

July 27, 2016 Derrick Feldmann

Do your palms get all sweaty when you're asked to raise funds for your organization's marketing and outreach efforts? In his latest, Derrick Feldmann shares some talking points guaranteed to make those conversations a lot less stressful.... 

Time to Honor the Fearless Donor

Time to Honor the Fearless Donor

June 6, 2016 Derrick Feldmann

Too often, says Derrick Feldmann, fundraisers focus on the acquisition of new donors and forget to honor the support of their "fearlessly" loyal donors....

Why and How Do Nonprofits Work Together?

Why and How Do Nonprofits Work Together?

May 19, 2016 May Samali, Nathalie Laidler-Kylander, Bernard Simonin, Nada Zohdy

While the need for nonprofit collaboration is clear, what is missing from the discussion, researchers May Samali, Nathalie Laidler-Kylander, Bernard Simonin, and Nada Zohdy argue, is a fundamental understanding of why and how nonprofits collaborate....

5 Steps to Help Turn Interest Into Action

5 Steps to Help Turn Interest Into Action

May 3, 2016 Derrick Feldmann

How can you turn people with a general interest in doing good into enthusiastic supporters of your cause? Achieve's Derrick Feldmann shares his thoughts....