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What’s Really Going on in Philanthropy, Part 1: Dollars Up and Donors Down
The headlines are increasingly confusing. On one hand, we hear major institutions touting their largest campaigns and most massive individual
The Fundraising Blueprint: A New Leader’s First 90 Days
Taking on a nonprofit leadership role is a massive undertaking. You are instantly expected to be an expert on everything:
What New Heads of School Need To Know About Fundraising
Transitioning into a leadership role is a whirlwind of new responsibilities. It’s critical to establish a fundraising footprint early is
What’s Really Going on in Philanthropy, Part 1: Dollars Up and Donors Down
The headlines are increasingly confusing. On one hand, we hear major institutions touting their largest campaigns and most massive individual gifts to date. On the other, we read sobering statistics
The Fundraising Blueprint: A New Leader’s First 90 Days
Taking on a nonprofit leadership role is a massive undertaking. You are instantly expected to be an expert on everything: finance, programmatic impact, operations, and fundraising. It often feels like
What New Heads of School Need To Know About Fundraising
Transitioning into a leadership role is a whirlwind of new responsibilities. It’s critical to establish a fundraising footprint early is vital for long-term success. This guide outlines eight essential strategies
Three Smart Ways to Start the New Year
January can feel like dead time for fundraisers. The last quarter of the calendar year, and December in particular, are busy times for most nonprofits. Many organizations book a significant
2025 Little Bean Group Holiday Gift Guide
How we spend our hard-earned resources is an expression of our values. I focus on this point even more during the holiday season, when I tend to spend more on
The Fundraising Wellness Edit
I don’t buy into the “wellness industrial complex”. I see “wellness” as a way to get women to buy things they don’t need, and I’m not into it. But I
The 5 Minute Donor Stewardship Strategy That Really Works
This blog by Little Bean Group highlights how spending 5 minutes to promptly acknowledge and thank a donor for their gift can have a big impact on the relationship with
How to Give Charitably this Holiday Season
A friend recently confided in me. She said “I am embarrassed that my family gives away so little money. But I don’t know where to start.” I assured her this
Hoping For A Little Bean
December 2025 I have spoken publicly about my struggle with infertility over the last decade, but I have never written a full account of my experience. When I do share
