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When Fundraising Stalls, the Problem Isn't Always Fundraising
One of the most common assumptions I encounter in nonprofit organizations is that fundraising challenges can be solved solely through fundraising solutions. When revenue growth slows, organizations often look first at hiring additional development staff, launching campaigns, or increasing donor outreach. While these strategies can certainly be important, they sometimes overlook a more fundamental issue: The challenge may not be a fundraising problem at all. It may be an organ
darciebtaylor
2 days ago3 min read
The Growing Importance of Fractional and Interim Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector
One of the biggest shifts I’m seeing across the nonprofit sector is the growing need for fractional and interim leadership support. For many organizations, the traditional model of immediately hiring a full-time senior leader no longer makes sense — at least not right away. Nonprofits are operating in an increasingly complex environment shaped by funding uncertainty, staffing transitions, evolving donor expectations, and changing organizational priorities. As a result, many o
darciebtaylor
May 282 min read
How to Maintain Fundraising Momentum During a Fundraising Leadership Transition
One thing I see often during nonprofit leadership transitions: When a development leader departs, the question is often: "How quickly can we launch a search?" But the more immediate challenge is often maintaining fundraising momentum in the meantime. Without dedicated development leadership, it’s easy for donor engagement, team direction, campaign planning, and strategic fundraising priorities to begin to drift. Major donor outreach can slow. Internal teams may lose clarity a
darciebtaylor
May 152 min read
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