Executive Directors

Here are a buncha things you can do rightthisminute to bring your board to a higher plane of productivity.​

In our hyper-connected world, what impacts the tech, business, and finance sectors impacts us all. So, hot off the presses, here are 2023’s top for-profit trends—and why you, as a nonprofit, will want to sit up and take notice.

As we start yet another year of fundraising, it’s easy to fall into the trap of ever-increasing fundraising goals. But by putting people over (non)profit, you and your team can sail into the new year cool, confident, and capable of making an even bigger difference for the world.

The #HumaneHiringMovement is here! And we're sharing the best humane hiring advice from the best bosses in the (nonprofit) business.

If these tough times have taught us anything, it’s that when the going gets tough, the nonprofits get going. Here’s how you and your organization can respond to antisemitism and hate.

Funraise Director of Growth and Marketing, David Schwab, shared three surround sound secrets to scale impact that gave him back sanity during the busy year-end push. We got him to expand on those secrets just for you, so read on!

To encompass this unsettled world of ours, the C-suite set has coined the term “VUCA.” What does it mean and how can it help you navigate life as a nonprofit leader in unprecedented times? Read on.

The economy is confusing as all get-out right now, making everyone ask, "What fundraising technologies and tools are mission-critical for my nonprofit, even—or especially—during a recession?"

With Funraise's team coming from all corners of the nonprofitsphere, the team prioritizes making our tools accessible to nonprofits everywhere. Here's how we respond to queries so that Funraise's true cost—and savings—is highlighted.

There's no need to fake it 'til you make it. Today, fundraiser-turned-executive-coach Mallory Erickson shows how leadership relies on confidence, and just where you can find it.

You don't need a big board budget to build relationships, ask the tough questions, or recruit the people who have proven their care and interest in your organization. What you need is a board who's willing to show up.

Changing the way you buy software will radically change your organization's growth trajectory. Jenny Flack, Funraise VP of Sales, is stepping into your shoes and showing you how your software purchase can increase your impact.

What is white saviorism? Where does it come from? How does it affect the nonprofit sector? Join nonprofit leaders as they use pop culture to explore white saviorism through the lens of American pop culture.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses why nonprofits must invest in their infrastructure.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses diversifying revenue streams.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses a nonprofit's competitive advantage.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Erin Chidsey to discuss how much you should tell your Board.

Nonprofit Executive Directors play an important role in every organization. Commit to being better, not just doing better, with these small improvements.

Nonprofit boards play an important role in an organization. Encourage your board to be better, not just do better with these small improvements.

All the best quotes from RAD's knowledge-packed chat about livestream fundraising. Understand how livestreaming fundraising is just like traditional fundraising.

Are you a team of one trying to pull off an entire year-end nonprofit fundraising campaign by yourself? Pull your board members into the fray with you. Here's how.

Discover a nonprofit Executive Director-centered spin on one of the most popular business books out there, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," by Stephen Covey. Read on for useful advice geared towards busy EDs.

Don’t let imposter syndrome and self-sabotage get in your way. Practice these nonprofit Executive Director-specific strategies and work on your mindset so you can get back to owning your awesomeness as a leader.

Being a forward-thinking leader is something you consistently cultivate over time. Use the tools and techniques shared in this article to set yourself and your organization up to do your best, world-changing work for years to come. 

Events are a lot of work, fundraising friend. We want to see you succeed and we hope these tips to create your best event committee ever help to put your organization on the path to success.

Fundraisers like you go to work building donor relationships and raising money every day, but what’s really the best way to fundraise for your nonprofit?

How to effectively engage your board members when planning your next nonprofit fundraising event.

Use committees to push-pull your nonprofit board of directors into being efficient, productive, and even a little radical.

Calling all nonprofit managers and staff! ​Implement these techniques to build your dream team and accomplish your goals.

Just spit it out. This is how you have the hard conversation with a board member you need to (gently, lovingly) get the heck off your board.

Herd the cats that are your board members with the straight scoop from Erin Chidsey, the nonprofit whisperer and Board Expert at Southland Strategies.

Did you attend our conversation between Blythe Hill of <a href="http://www.dressember.org/">Dressember</a> and Justin Wheeler of <a href="https://www.funraise.org/">Funraise</a>? We've taken the best-of questions and shared them in a blog post.