Insights and Events

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) observes National Philanthropy Day around the country every November. We have listed this year’s award winners in the chapters in our region here:

The challenges facing communities in North and South Carolina — from educational equity to healthcare access to economic mobility — are too complex for any single nonprofit to solve alone. While individual organizations make significant contributions, real change requires alignment across multiple sectors. That is where the collective impact framework comes in. Collective impact is […]

Nonprofits exist to serve communities, not to outpace one another. Yet the nonprofit sector has long carried a culture of competition — competing for grants, donor attention, and even recognition. This scarcity-driven mindset has limited what organizations can achieve together. The alternative is not theoretical. Across the Carolinas and beyond, organizations that embrace collaboration rather […]

Major fundraising campaigns have the potential to redefine an organization’s future. Whether it’s a capital project, an endowment drive, or a comprehensive campaign, these efforts mobilize donors, elevate visibility, and expand impact. Yet many nonprofits underestimate the scope of the challenge. The planning, leadership, and execution required for a large campaign are unlike day-to-day fundraising. […]

Strategic partnerships between funders and nonprofits are no longer optional. Across North and South Carolina, nonprofits are tackling challenges that outpace any single organization’s resources, while funders are rethinking their role as more than check writers. At the heart of this shift is a growing emphasis on trust-based philanthropy: an approach that prioritizes mutual respect, […]

Like baking a cake, it helps to have a guide in planning a major campaign. The instructions in the campaign recipe have been proven in the test kitchens of thousands of nonprofit organizations. Keep reading to see how this recipe can be used to fit your campaign needs.

What if You Shut Down? By Clare Jordan   Because Congress and the White House were unable to reach an agreement on appropriations legislation for the new federal fiscal year, Americans awoke to announcements of parts of the federal government shutting down on October 1st. The impact of this federal government closure is yet to […]

The nonprofit sector stands at a pivotal moment. As organizations across the Carolinas navigate economic uncertainty, shifting donor behaviors, and evolving community needs, one truth has become increasingly clear: strategic collaboration is no longer optional. It is essential for sustainable impact. The challenges facing our communities, whether in workforce development, health care, or social services, […]