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An E.D. who’s seen firsthand the effects of the pandemic had on philanthropic efforts relates thoughts on “taking stock of lessons learned and reexamining how to move forward collectively.”

These two Chronicle article authors share lots of lessons for other leaders who may be passing the baton. A favorite piece of their advice: “Park your ego at the door — both of you.”

Helpful tip to prepare for your next nonprofit position interview.

Donor retention in 2020 was not great. One reason is that many organizations put a hold on asking for contributions in the first half of the year because they worried about donors not giving.

Inspire your next month of social media posts with real examples that grab the attention of your followers and donors.

Looking for new donors and wondering where they come from? Stop asking passively and start actively attracting them.

Did you know that lack of reporting back is still the number 1 reason why donors stop giving to you? How are you reporting impact back to your donor base?

Penelope Burk says the fundraisers who will end up in the top positions in the country are those who focus on customer service.

In the first half of 2021, donors have recommended a record $4.3 billion in grants, a 27% increase over the same six-month span of 2020. Expectations are for another record year of DAF giving.