Women, Water, and Philanthropy
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:55:29-04:00At the end of every month, we usually take a look at the coming month to see if there is anything fun we can blog [...]
Meet Suzy
Linda McNay2022-02-09T20:44:49-05:00Every January, I usually take a breath, document how the previous year went, and review our strategic plan for the coming year. At Our Fundraising [...]
Resolutions for 2022: Nonprofits Have Never Been More Relevant, But Let’s Not Start New Ones
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:57:24-04:00I once worked for a major American opera. Almost no one is indifferent to opera. You either love it or hate it. If you [...]
Get Involved With National Volunteer Week
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:57:24-04:00April 18-24, 2020 is National Volunteer Week. This week, celebrated annually in many countries, shows appreciation for individuals who volunteer and promotes volunteerism in general. [...]
What Independent Schools Should do with New Families – Especially During the COVID-19 Private School Admissions Surge
Ailena Parramore2025-06-09T18:05:32-04:00Private schools across the country are experiencing a surge in admissions inquiries as families face hard decisions heading into an uncertain and unprecedented school year. [...]
Q1 Results Are In (One May Surprise You) : 8 Fundraising Trends For 2020
Linda McNay2025-06-09T18:06:12-04:00In January I wrote our most read blog post to date: 8 FUNDRAISING TRENDS FOR 2020. Now we're collecting results and reviewing the trends. Here's [...]
Be The One That Called
Ailena Parramore2025-06-09T18:06:38-04:00What Independent School Development Teams Should Be Doing to Prepare for Fall Amid COVID-19 School systems just finished arguably the most challenging obstacle that they [...]
WELCOME TO BRIM! Book Reviews in Miniature
Linda McNay2025-06-09T18:06:56-04:00Welcome to BRIM! At Our Fundraising Search we are brimming with innovative ideas to share with our nonprofit partners. This week we bring you BRIM! [...]
TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT PHILANTHROPY: 3 FOR YOU
Linda McNay2025-06-09T18:07:26-04:00I was recently interviewed on a podcast for Tri Delta’s new series, “3 For You,” where they're covering the best tips from experts as we [...]
RESILIENT FUNDRAISING
Linda McNay2025-06-09T18:07:26-04:00This morning I figured it out. I have been cooped up exactly one month and I have been depressed-dismayed-disgruntled. As a long-time nonprofit fundraiser and [...]