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Expertise and opinions on the non-profit sector
Wisdom of WOC: Insights on Inclusive Philanthropy and People-centered Leadership with Tricia T. Snyder
Tricia T. Snyder shares her insights on the importance of inclusive philanthropy and people-centered leadership.
Take a Mentor Minute with Zena Lum: April 2026
Zena offers how to be plan your mentorship sessions.
Wisdom of WOC: Insights on Building Trust and Fundraising with Evelyn R. Hernandez, MPA, CFRE
Evelyn R. Hernandez shares how to build trust to maximize human impact in fundraising.
Wisdom of WOC: Insights on Leadership and Serving Your Local Communities with Davina Angus
Davina Angus shares how to utilize leadership to amplify and serve your local communities.
Wisdom of WOC: Insights on Advancement from Sharon Parkinson
Sharon Parkinson answers your questions on advancement and fundraising in higher education.
Take a Mentor Minute with Zena Lum: February 2026
Applications are closing soon for Mentor Match and Check-in Chicas.
Wisdom of WOC: Insights on Giving Tuesday, Year-End Gifts and Donor-Advised Funds from Cynthia Reddrick
We’re officially in year-end giving season. Cynthia Reddrick shares her insights on Giving Tuesday, year-end giving, and donor-advised funds.
Wisdom of WOC: Fundraising and Philanthropic Advice from Pradnya Haldipur
With over 25 years of fundraising and philanthropic expertise, we turn to Pradnya Haldipur for her insights.
Wisdom of WOC: Interview with Alisha Fernandez Miranda
We’re chatting with Alisha Fernandez Miranda about her latest novel, Someone’s Gotta Give.
Building Authentic Relationships with Your Donors and Transform Your Communications
How to build authentic relationships with your donors and transform your social channels
To Women of Color in Fundraising and Leadership
Celebrating women of color in fundraising and leadership.
By: Lola Banjo and Sarah Bearki
Where to Begin This Year if You’re Planning a Capital Campaign
Get a fresh start to your fundraising strategy with these expert tips on how to plan a capital campaign.
By: Jacqueline House and Sarah Plimpton
Looking Ahead to the New Year and New Opportunities
The New Year is coming up. Here’s how you can set your personal and professional life for success.
By: Wendy Wilsker
Philanthropy in Focus: Key Trends Shaping Nonprofit Strategy in 2024
Insights influencing philanthropic giving in 2024.
By: Arshia Sultan, Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), CCS Fundraising
Planning a Year-End Appeal During an Election Year–Best Practices
How to maximize year-end appeals during an Election Year.
By: Lindsey Mann Field, Director, Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy
Walking for Health: A Simple yet Powerful Fitness Strategy for Women of Color
Leveraging walking as fitness for women of color.
By: Amy Little
“Looks Like Me”: How Diversity and Inclusion Will Do More for the Field
How DEI can grow fundraising talent and sustain your mission
By: Marilyn Alexander