Thought Leadership
Recent articles, event information, client updates, and general musings, written mostly by our staff.
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Thought Leadership
The Realities of a Chief Development Officer’s Time
Posted February 20, 2020 by Victoria Jones
How c-level fundraisers can best leverage their time while juggling an array of responsibilities.
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Client News
2019 Surprises and 2020 Resolutions in Philanthropy
Posted January 14, 2020
We recently spoke with leaders in the field about the biggest philanthropic surprises on the past year and what they’re determined to accomplish in 2020.
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Client News
Development Guild January Update
Posted January 2, 2020
Our latest executive director searches, a fascinating conversation with Candid, and more!
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Our Team
Development Guild November Update
Posted November 1, 2019
Board strategy, first-ever capital campaigns, and our latest client news – read our November Update.
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On Bill's Mind
The More Nonprofit Boards, The Better
Posted October 23, 2019 by Bill Weber
Is your board taking advantage of its members’ diverse experience? President Bill Weber outlines why you should and how to do it!
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Our Team
Development Guild September Update
Posted September 3, 2019
Read our latest client news and discover the topics we’re currently thinking about, from strategic planning to board member roles and responsibilities.
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On Bill's Mind
Fixing the Plane While Flying It
Posted August 15, 2019 by Bill Weber
How does the analogy “fixing the plane while flying it” apply to your nonprofit’s strategic planning efforts? Click to find out!
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Thought Leadership
The 5 Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members
Posted August 8, 2019 by Suzanne Battit
Is it time to review the health of your board? Or are you yourself considering pursuing a board member role? If so, keep in mind these 5 core responsibilities for all nonprofit board members!
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Thought Leadership
Diversifying Your Funding Stream
Posted August 1, 2019 by Kieran McTague
Our Senior Vice President Kieran McTague reflects on the recent decline in individual giving as well as strategies small shop nonprofits can employ to grow corporate and foundation giving.
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Thought Leadership
More than Money: What Campaign Success Can (and Should) Look Like
Posted May 30, 2019
The most successful campaigns go beyond just raising dollars. Discover how a campaign can result in multiple positive outcomes if the nonprofit thinks holistically about their campaign.
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Thought Leadership
How to Form a Long-Term Relationship with an Executive Recruiter
Posted March 25, 2019 by Tracy Marshall
Our Senior Vice President Tracy Marshall shares the do’s and don’ts of interacting with executive recruiters.
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Thought Leadership
The Corporate Philanthropy of Tomorrow
Posted February 11, 2019
Our Exec. VP and Fundraising Practice Leader Victoria Jones weighs in on how tech start-ups and the Pledge 1% organization are impacting the corporate philanthropy landscape.
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Thought Leadership
Recruitment and Retention: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Posted February 7, 2019 by Suzi Weber
CEO Suzi Weber shares the 5 main factors that influence fundraisers’ decisions to join and leave a company, and how retention and recruitment efforts can be strengthened.
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Thought Leadership
Michael Bloomberg and the Rise of Mega-Gifts
Posted January 16, 2019 by Danielle Gauthier
Learn how your nonprofit can capitalize on the rise of mega-gifts (and mega-donors).
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On Bill's Mind
How Nonprofits & Recruiters Can Embrace Digital Innovation
Posted December 13, 2018 by Bill Weber
President Bill Weber recently spoke with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) on how nonprofit leaders can embrace digitalization to attract and retain top talent.