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Explore the latest nonprofit news, insights into executive search and fundraising trends, and advice for nonprofit professionals from our consultants and industry leaders.

5 Tips for Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions

Guirlaine Belizaire | October 16, 2024

Follow these tips to attract a more diverse candidate pool.

Nonprofit Marketing Strategy: Motivating and Engaging 5 Generations of Donors

Guirlaine Belizaire | October 16, 2024

Discover key data points and strategies on reaching and engaging different generations in your nonprofits philanthropic efforts.

AI + Strategy Showcase at AFP Fundraising Day in New York

Matthew Weber | August 19, 2024

Development Guild CEO, Matthew Weber and VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Guirlaine Belizaire showcased our proprietary AI + Strategy platform through captivating audience-led demos, and an expert client panel this summer at AFP Fundraising Day 2024 in New York. Learn more about how this cutting-edge platform can benefit your organization and experience the future of fundraising firsthand with a free trial.

11 Key Takeaways from CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement

July 31, 2024

Fresh from the 2024 CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement, our expert consultants report on everything from conscious leadership, to navigating polarizing events with donors, and more.

Estate Planning: 3 Tips to Get You Started

July 30, 2024

Kylie Johnson of Baystate Health shares the first three steps you should take to when starting to plan your estate.

Interview with Jeff Thielman CEO of International Institute of New England

July 17, 2024

We spoke with Jeff Thielman, CEO of the International Institute of New England, about his career, how IINE has grown under his tenure, and his advice to nonprofit leaders.

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Flourishing with Developmental Differences at Camphill Village

Founded in Scotland in the late 1930s, the Camphill movement seeks to help those with developmental differences thrive in intentional life-sharing communities. The founding Camphill community in North America - Camphill Village Copake - is seeking a new Chief Development Officer to help secure the future of Copake and its nearby location, Camphill Ghent.

December 21, 2023

Making "Old" Music New Again | The Handel + Haydn Society

As the preeminent symphony orchestra in the Boston area, the mission of The Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) is to "touch the heart, elevate the soul, and connect us all with our shared humanity through the performance of music." H+H is looking for a new Vice President of Development to deepen community connections and secure the group's successful future.

December 19, 2023

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.

August 28, 2023

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.

October 27, 2023

4 Strategies for Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Deborah Brown | March 16, 2024

Creating a psychologically safe workspace is critical to ensuring employees feel comfortable speaking up and making mistakes.

How Nonprofits Are Upending Campaign Communications

Neal Kane and Connor Ferguson | May 18, 2022

How nonprofits talk about (and prepare to talk about) campaigns has changed dramatically. Our guest contributors share why a more inclusive and collaborative approach to developing campaign strategy and communications has come to be.

The 6 Pillars of a Successful Prospect Management Model

Kate Mead, PMP | July 14, 2022

Discover how to harness the power of your CRM to more effectively manage prospects.

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