Nonprofit Training Resources And Blog Posts
 

I often talk about the importance of “Bravery” when it comes to fundraising. If you fear hearing a NO, you might never get to a yes. A...

A little over three years ago I wrote a blog post that changed my life. I was feeling tired, stressed, and burned out - on a whim, I...

If you have spent any time in sales or fundraising, you have heard this phrase.  So often it is used as if it is a choice. Bob works so...

I was reminded by the Mouse just this week of one of my favorite Sharon-isms. Yes, I am remembering something I have said for years in...

Spring fundraising season is in full-force. The golf tournaments, 5Ks, galas, and other events are bringing together community members...

I am not a runner.  I have never been a runner.  But to know me one of my favorite sayings is when running the fundraising race- don’t...

As a fundraiser, there’s one hill I’ll always be willing to die on: I hate fundraising events. We all have our strengths and areas of...

Dear client who sent me the email that told me working with Team Kat & Mouse led them to raise their sponsorships by 36%, THANK YOU for...

“How do we get some of the money MacKenzie Scott is giving away?” There are a lot of recurring questions that come up among nonprofits,...

Spring forward! It seems to be the season for people to embark on new jobs, at least according to my LinkedIn feed! With the spirit of...

Last week Sharon gave us a fantastic look at the importance of multi-channel messaging - and, as a bonus, revealed her plan to hand out...

If I stood outside at 3 am with a stack of hundred-dollar bills to give to any charity that showed up, what would happen? If I told no...

Spring event season is almost upon us! As we emerge from year-end fundraising, nonprofits nationwide are coming out of hibernation and...

If you read my blogs, you often hear me talk about my roots in sales, particularly about my thoughts, feelings, and downright passion for...

I am the luckiest girl in the world when it comes to friends. I have wonderful friends from many different times and places in my life:...

I’m quick to say that I have the best job in the world. I get to support some amazing causes, work with wonderful people (seriously, to...

We have been getting a lot of crazy weather in my neck of the woods recently.  I live in Maine where it’s not uncommon to have snowy,...

2023 was a wild year for me. I use this space a lot to talk about my family and relate the chaos of raising kids to life as a fundraiser,...

Congratulations, you have just made it through another year end giving cycle. I hope you are rested and ready to go for the new year. #1...

Hello, my name is Sharon Kitroser and this time of year my best friend is Coffee. For most Fundraisers, this is the “clutch” time of the...