May is Mental Health Awareness Month! After a year like 2020, now may be the best time to check in on your team's overall well-being. The National Alliance for Mental Health states that one in five adults suffers from mental health-related issues each year. At...
Many nonprofits face the challenge of turning their “big picture” ideas into successful and effective programs. For example, developing and implementing a statewide child welfare data information system to improve the lives of children is no small task. A large-scale...
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception," Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. March is Women’s History Month and a time to reflect on the history and achievements of women. As a woman, I...
Two months ago, we shared our 2020 giving reflections based on data available at that time. Since then, more data has been released. As promised, here is an update! Spoiler alert: Things weren’t too bad in 2020, and the future looks promising. In Part I, we analyzed...
Your Board of Directors play a role in your organization's success - especially when it comes to fundraising. Too often we find that Board members are under utilized or ill equipped to really do their job well. (Read more about how to get the most out of your board in...
The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought almost immediate changes to all nonprofits, dramatically impacting 2020 giving. Suddenly, many programs had to close physical locations, suspend services, or transition online, dealing with either an unexpected drop in...
Did you know that a majority (90%) of non-profit organizations rely on a single source for 90% of their funding? How do I start fundraising to diversify? When we work with clients to help increase their funding, we typically recommend that they diversify their...
Happy New Year! Who else is ready to start fresh in 2021? Now is the perfect time for setting goals and focusing in on priorities specific to your marketing efforts. At Transform Consulting Group, we know your work is important. We also understand that your time and...
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. COVID-19 impacted everyone’s plans and business as we knew it – ours included. (Read COVID-19-specific blogs & resources here, here, here, and here). We also witnessed our Black neighbors suffer many injustices. Our work...
With COVID-19 disrupting fundraising events and development plans, it is my hope that nonprofits get back to basics. Fundraising events are just one part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Right now, you may not be able to have coffee or give tours to potential...
