by JK Stewart | May 26, 2026 | Strategy
The Phrase Sounds Noble. That’s Part of the Problem. Most nonprofit professionals have heard the phrase “donor-centric fundraising” so many times that it barely registers anymore. It gets repeated at conferences, buried inside webinars, tossed around in LinkedIn...
by JK Stewart | May 6, 2026 | Strategy
Engagement Sounds Impressive. It Just Doesn’t Mean What You Think. Engagement has become one of those words that shows up everywhere. Board meetings. Marketing reports. Strategy decks. It feels like progress. It feels like momentum. More likes. More comments. More...
by JK Stewart | May 1, 2026 | Strategy
Transparency Sounds Right. It Just Doesn’t Carry The Load Alone. Transparency has become one of those ideas that nobody questions anymore. It feels safe. It feels responsible. It feels like the obvious answer to building trust with donors. Explain where the money...
by JK Stewart | Apr 27, 2026 | Strategy
It Rarely Happens On Purpose No nonprofit wakes up and decides to treat donors like transactions. The mission is too important. The people involved care too much. The intent is almost always relationship-driven. And yet, donors still walk away feeling like a number....
by JK Stewart | Apr 22, 2026 | Strategy
Why Control Matters More Than You Think When someone decides to give, it feels like a generous, outward-focused act. They are thinking about impact, mission, and the difference their money can make. What often gets overlooked is something quieter running underneath...
