by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 26, 2026 | donation, Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
Is This Fundraising Opportunity Really Worth It? Nonprofit organizations are constantly presented with fundraising opportunities. Some are an easy yes. Some are an easy no. And some fall into that murky middle where the opportunity looks great on paper—but your gut is...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 9, 2020 | Fundraising, Nonprofit
Asking for donations can be intimidating. That’s one of the reasons that having your board members ask each other is a nonprofit best practice. I would never ask anyone for a donation without making my own donation first. I want to put my mouth where my money...
by Lauren Brownstein | Aug 14, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
Behavioral Science and Fundraising Magic – Lessons from Bridge Conference I had a fabulous experience at my first Bridge Conference! This annual conference brings together leaders in nonprofit fundraising and direct marketing to share ideas and inspire attendees...
by Lauren Brownstein | Nov 29, 2017 | donation, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
The season of year-end giving If your mailbox and inbox look anything like mine these days, bursting with envelopes and emails from dozens of charitable organizations, you know that this is the time of year many nonprofits depend upon for year-end donations. While we...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 25, 2017 | Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
“I am about to make you weep.” Earlier this month, I combined credit cards points, a willingness to stay in a youth hostel, a keen eye for airfare deals, and an adventurous spirit to create a three-night adventure to Stockholm, Sweden. Though Stockholm was never on my...
