Nonprofit Training Resources And Blog Posts
 

Over the last few weeks, the nonprofit sector has been abuzz about a pause in federal grants and the ripple effects funding disruptions...

No one likes being “ghosted.” No one enjoys leaving 150,000 messages only to get no response. Yet, this often happens when leaving...

I spent this morning with a family friend who recently celebrated her 93rd birthday. Her continued good health is a blessing to everyone...

Any of us who worked in the nonprofit sector during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic learned a quick, career-altering lesson in...

My social media feeds have included a lot of pictures of former President Jimmy Carter this week. Interestingly, many of these pictures...

The fundraisers were nestled all snug in their chairs, While visions of large donations danced in their heads. Our CEO in her logo...

Last week, Amy gave us a fantastic checklist  for donor outreach. As a lover of checklists, to-do lists, and all things organization...

I always have a list, it’s how I organize both my brain and my days. I work from many lists, often juggling them all at once. And as much...

The holiday season is upon us! The turkey is in the freezer, and we’re all preparing for a boost in fundraising. But beware, festive...

In my 20+ years in the nonprofit world, I have encountered countless individuals for whom philanthropy is a core value. Almost...

This weekend, I’ll close the book on an exciting, odd, and sometimes stressful journey: my second year coaching my 6-year-old’s soccer...

I have shared thoughts on how to leave a job many times.  Don’t burn bridges, leave everything your organization might need to continue...

We hosted 32 people at our house for dinner this weekend. And I’m exhausted. But not because I worked too hard; I think it’s from the...

Watch Sharon & Amy with Bloomerang host Kate talk about How Giving Tuesday Can Be Good in Many Different Ways In this webinar, we will...

After spending so much time working in fundraising, I’ve learned to tie the job to the seasons. Christmas lights going up in the...

I am short.  And when it comes to clothing, I often find myself visiting a  tailor to hem my pants, shorten a dress, or even take up...

Scrolling through my TikTok "For You" page reveals an endless stream of videos featuring newborns and toddlers. I see everything from...

A few weeks ago, my wife got to make a move she had been dreaming of for a long time: after years of building seniority at her...

A few months after my Dad passed away, my mother called me and said… Sharon, will you plan my funeral? Well Mom, you seemed ok when I saw...

Recently, a former colleague of mine died after being diagnosed with a particularly aggressive cancer. It was very sad; I was very sad. I...