Category: Just My Thoughts
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Happy Friday the 13th! A Lighthearted Moment for Fundraisers
Some days on the calendar just feel a little more fun than others — and Friday the 13th is definitely…
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Why Staying Open‑Minded With Major Donors Leads to Transformational Giving
In every nonprofit I work with, one truth always stands out: the most meaningful donor relationships rarely start the way…
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Why Open‑Mindedness Leads to Better Decisions in Major ERP and Technology Investments
When nonprofits prepare for a major technology or ERP investment, there’s usually a lot at stake — efficiency, data governance,…
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From Spreadsheets to Systems: When Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a CRM?
Every nonprofit reaches a moment when spreadsheets start to buckle under the weight of daily operations. Staff begin to whisper…
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Streamlining Nonprofit Operations: 7 Workflows That Save Staff Time Immediately
Time is the most precious resource in a nonprofit. Not money. Time.And most teams are wasting hours every week without…
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Building a Modern Donor Journey for Your Nonprofit: A Step‑by‑Step Guide
Most nonprofits try to build strong donor relationships while juggling outdated systems, limited staff time, and a hundred competing priorities.…
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Nonprofit Tech Strategy: How to Align Your Systems With Your Mission (Without Burning Out Your Team)
Most nonprofits don’t wake up in the morning thinking, “We need a technology strategy.” They wake up trying to run…
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Part 2: Nonprofit Tech in 2026 — Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, and Building Capacity That Lasts
The second major theme shaping nonprofits in 2026 is the accelerated pace of technological change. Organizations want to embrace innovation—but…
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Part 1: The 2026 Nonprofit Imperative — Trust, Transparency & Rising Expectations
As we move through 2026, nonprofits are being asked to do more than ever—serve more people, communicate more clearly, and…
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Empowering People, Not Replacing Them: How Modern ERP Strengthens Nonprofit Staff
There’s a common fear that investing in automation or ERP systems will lead to people being replaced. I understand that…
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