Since stepping into my new role, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what kind of leader I want to be—not just in title, but in practice. I want to be someone who leads with empathy, with clarity, and with purpose. I want to be the kind of leader who doesn’t just push the team to deliver but makes sure we’re all taking care of ourselves along the way.

You don’t have to be a millionaire to be philanthropic! There are sooo many ways to give back.

Every nonprofit—yes, even small ones—needs a Gift Acceptance Policy.

It’s not about saying no to generosity.
It’s about saying yes to what works.

listen to your donors. pay attention. remember the little details and you’ll see big results.

Great things don’t happen in comfort zones or color-coded spreadsheets—pick up the phone and see what unfolds.

The most successful direct mail campaigns begin long before you open a Word doc. They start with planning, data prep, and—here’s the part most people skip—thinking ahead to follow-up.

planned giving doesn’t have to be scary or complicated.

Because follow-up is where the real magic happens.

Stop making fundraising a dirty word.

Five steps you can take to build a revenue safety net for your nonprofit.

Let’s not waste time on people who don’t care.

never underestimate the power of your voice.