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Fundraising feels tougher lately? You’re not imagining it.

The latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project report confirms what many nonprofit leaders are experiencing:

📉 Donors down 8.5% year-over-year
📉 Total dollars dropped 2.6% in 2023

This isn’t a post-pandemic blip—it’s a trend. Individual donor giving is softening, and new donor acquisition is harder than ever.

To stay sustainable, now’s the time to rebalance your funding mix.

That doesn’t just mean applying for more grants.
It means investing in deeper, more strategic institutional partnerships—the kind that build long-term resilience.

Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03nbtLT0

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿

We’re proud to recognize the incredible work of organizations like The Centers, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, NAMI Greater Cleveland, Health Care Access Now, and so many others who work tirelessly to support mental well-being in our communities.

Thank you for your dedication to breaking stigma, expanding access, and promoting mental health for all. 💚

Every time a grant writer leaves, you lose more than just a resume.

You lose relationships, strategy, and momentum—and replacing them is costly and disruptive. With average tenures as low as 16 months, it’s a sector-wide problem.

Here are a few tips to keep your grant writers engaged and motivated:
✅ Make grant writers feel seen.
✅ Encourage work/life balance.
✅ Invest in their growth.
✅ Build a writing community.

Retention is the real solution. Don’t just hire great grant writers—keep them.

For more information:
https://grantsplus.com/insights/blog/grant-writing-support/why-youre-losing-your-grant-writer/

With economic and political uncertainty on the rise, many fundraisers are asking, "Where do we go from here?"

To help grant-seekers navigate these challenging times, we offer additional insights and strategies to guide your next steps and position you for success.

➡️ Shore up funder relationships now - don't wait for your next proposal deadline.
➡️ Educate your board and leadership about the economic headwinds and the need to stay nimble.
➡️ Advocate. Tell your elected officials how your mission is being affected. If the Charitable Act would help your donors give more, say so.
➡️ Keep listening. As funding tightens, those who bring empathy, clarity, and strategic focus will rise above the noise.

Learn more in our latest blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q03l7hlz0