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Recent Blog Posts
Nonprofit Mergers & Acquisitions
Did you know that, as part of OFS’ Strategic Planning practice, we offer consulting on mergers and acquisitions? I ask for two reasons. First, the[...]
Recommendations for Nonprofits Facing Economic Turmoil
Nonprofits nationwide are grasping with daily unknown economic shifts. And while some sectors have been impacted more deeply than others, all are, or will be,[...]
Where is the Line Between “Interview Question” and “Free Labor?”
In recent years, the topic of interview "homework" (i.e. requested assignments of candidates, typically for presentation at final interviews) has come to the forefront. We're[...]
Navigating Change, Uncertainty and Upheaval
Let’s just jump right to the elephant in the room. The reality is that 2025 looks like it’s going to be a year of upheaval[...]
Fundraising Trends Then and Now
It is my turn to write the OFS Fundraising Trends article for this new year. I am also starting off 2025 in my 45th year[...]
Holidays on the Rocks – A Reminder for Fundraisers about their Mental Health this Holiday Season
I once had a colleague tell me that no one gets in a festive mood until after the SEC Football Championship. While our northern friends[...]