by Lauren Brownstein | Dec 4, 2024 | Inspiration, Nonprofit
Dear New Nonprofit Professional: I’ve been working in the nonprofit arena for more than 30 years. When I had my first nonprofit job, we didn’t even use email! I traveled all the time, but I didn’t have a cellphone or GPS, and I was lost a lot. A LOT....
by Lauren Brownstein | Nov 11, 2024 | Fundraising, Inspiration, Nonprofit
The year-end fundraising season can be an intense, high-stakes time. Deadlines loom, expectations soar, and the workload is anything but light. While we may not always have time for lengthy self-care practices, there are small but effective ways to maintain calm,...
by Lauren Brownstein | Oct 16, 2024 | Inspiration, Nonprofit
I recently created a series of graphics and LinkedIn posts with some ideas about how to better support the nonprofit workforce. A stronger, healthier nonprofit workforce matters: it will elevate nonprofits’ efficacy and enhance the social sector. I am sharing...
by Lauren Brownstein | Oct 8, 2024 | Nonprofit, Uncategorized, wellness
I recently created a series of graphics and LinkedIn posts with some ideas about how to better support the nonprofit workforce. A stronger, healthier nonprofit workforce matters: it will elevate nonprofits’ efficacy and enhance the social sector. I am sharing...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 7, 2024 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
No matter what size nonprofit I consult with, no one ever seems to have enough fundraising staff to pursue all of the opportunities that are out there. From email campaigns to fundraising events, from grant opportunities to individual major gifts to monthly...
by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 28, 2024 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
The opportunity to apply for a big grant for your nonprofit organization can be more than just tempting… it can be positively mouth-watering. But just because that big juicy steak is on the menu, it doesn’t mean you should necessarily order it. How do you...