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At The Helm with Sachu Constantine

April 14, 2025

We spoke with Sachu Constantine about leading Vote Solar, their bold strategy, and centering equity in the clean energy transition.
At the Helm | Thought Leadership

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Navigating Nonprofit Transitions: The Value of Interim Fundraising Management for Stability and Growth

April 11, 2025

Learn how interim fundraising management helps maintain momentum and provides leadership and stability during times of organizational transition.

 
Philanthropy

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An Overlooked Tool: Leveraging Bonuses in Your Executive Search

Tracy Marshall | April 11, 2025

In today’s competitive job market, how can nonprofits attract top leadership talent without straining limited budgets?
Executive Search

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Recruiting for Retention: 5 Strategies to Build and Keep High-Performing Fundraising Teams

Jesse Bryan | January 23, 2025

Discover our top strategies for building and keeping a high-performing fundraising team!
Executive Search

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From Empathy to Impact: Building Loyal Teams Through Conscious Leadership

Guirlaine Belizaire | January 23, 2025

Discover how empathy, authenticity, and self-awareness can transform your leadership style, fostering loyal teams and driving meaningful impact.
DEI

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Key Components of a Donor Retention Strategy

Suzanne Battit | January 17, 2025

Discover the 4 components of an effective donor retention strategy and questions to ask yourself about each.
Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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AT THE HELM

An interview series with leaders from across the nonprofit sector and Development Guild leadership.

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Featured Videos

Open Search: Executive Director at Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall seeks a visionary and dynamic Executive Director to lead a team in delivering unparalleled musical and cultural experiences at an iconic landmark that contributes significantly to the culture of the community.

Open Search: Director of Development at Infant Toddler Children's Center

Infant Toddler Children’s Center seeks a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to serve as its first Director of Development and build a thriving fundraising program.

4 Key Indicators of Fundraising Success

Our fundraising consultants bring years of nonprofit fundraising and consulting experience to every engagement. Suzanne Battit and Karen Lieberman-Daly discuss the 4 key indicators of fundraising success.

Affirmative Action: What's Next for NonProfits and Higher Ed | Expert Insights

Development Guild's Managing Editor sits down for a conversation with Timothy Welbeck, Esq., about affirmative action - what happened and what's next for nonprofits and higher ed. Welbeck is a civil rights attorney by training, a professor of law at Temple University, and the Director of the university's Center for Anti-Racism.

3 Planned Giving Trends and How to Act On Them Now

Suzanne Battit | April 15, 2025

We spoke with Kylie Johnson, Director of Planned Giving at Baystate Health Foundation, who shared three top planned giving trends for fall 2024.
Philanthropy

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5 Tips for Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions

Guirlaine Belizaire | November 6, 2024

Follow these tips to attract a more diverse candidate pool.
DEI | Executive Search | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Boost Online Giving: Tips for Creating Accessible and Welcoming Websites

Guirlaine Belizaire | August 20, 2024

We have outlined various methods and tactics to help you create an accessible and welcoming website to increase donor numbers, their engagement, and the revenue that drives your work.
DEI | Philanthropy

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