May 16, 2026
 
 
 

Don’t Go Public Too Soon: What the Capital Campaign Quiet Phase Is Really For

by Jeff Jowdy

The pressure to go public in a capital campaign is real — but going public doesn’t create momentum. It reveals whether you built it. The quiet phase is the most intensive, relationship-centered fundraising of the entire campaign, and rushing it costs more than time.

 
 
 
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How Events Raise More Without Increasing Attendance

Some fundraising events raise significantly more than others with the same number of guests. Join us for this educational webinar as we discuss how auction strategy, curated experiences, guest engagement, and seamless event execution can help nonprofits maximize participation and increase auction revenue. Learn practical strategies top-performing events use to create stronger guest experiences, drive bidding activity, and raise more without increasing attendance.

 
 
 

5 Practical Steps to Build an AI-Ready Data Foundation for Your Nonprofit

by Olena Kulish

Most nonprofits are experimenting with AI, but their data foundations aren’t ready to support it. Here are five practical steps that any nonprofit can use to build a scalable, AI-ready foundation.

 
 
 

What Nonprofit Boards Should Consider Before Launching an Executive Search

by Mike Burns

When a nonprofit executive departs, the instinct is to move fast. But boards that pause are far more likely to hire the right leader. Here’s what you need to do before the job posting goes live.

 
 
 

Why Donor Stewardship Is a Revenue Strategy

by Amanda L. Cole

Most nonprofits misdiagnose why donors leave. The real problem isn’t a generosity deficit — it’s a stewardship deficit. Here’s what a donor stewardship strategy actually requires, and why fixing it is the most cost-effective revenue move available.

 
 
 

How Nonprofits Can Build Real-Time Financial Resilience in 2026

by Stacie Cornwell

Tighter funding and rising donor expectations are forcing nonprofits to rethink how they plan and respond. Here’s the financial resilience framework nonprofit leaders need now and what makes it all work.