One of the most common threads in our recent conversations with partners has been how to respond to the growing fundraising uncertainty fueled by shifts in the current administration’s policies. In moments like these, going back to the fundamentals can make all the difference.
Read MoreThree members of the Thread Spool share how their nonprofit organizations are navigating fundraising uncertainty.
Read MoreIn this Spotlight, Aza Nedhari, Co-founder and Executive Director of Mamatoto Village, shares how her organization has built its fundraising practices around justice-centered philanthropy principles and holds funders accountable to these shared values.
Read MoreThis experiment challenged me to think beyond my own goals and ego. It showed me that we’re part of a larger ecosystem of organizations working toward a just society. Our missions are deeply interrelated. When we prioritize the collective community over individual organizational success, we unlock new potential for impact.
Read MoreMembers of the Thread spool share their “a-ha” and “amen” responses to UnCharitable
Read MoreMany members of the Thread team have been longtime fans and evangelists for Dan Pallota’s record-breaking TED talk from 2013 that raised important questions about how we perceive and support nonprofits. So, we were thrilled when Dan expanded this concept into the full-length documentary UnCharitable, which is now streaming on several platforms.
Read MoreIn March 2024, Thread launched a brief newsletter of “extras” designed to help you get the job done in your nonprofit fundraising work. Check out today’s second issue, which includes helpful articles and development job postings from our partners in the Thread Spool.
Read MoreA conversation with Tony Francavilla, Chief Development Officer, at DC SCORES.
Read MoreThread Senior Consultant Anna Morozovsky talks about her love of data and why January is a great month to focus on it.
Read MoreIt may be January, but the work of EOY fundraising is not quite done.
Read MoreDuring the summer of 2019, Tracy Shaw was asked to join the board of a local organization she has great affection and affinity towards. Tracy was both flattered AND apprehensive.
Read MoreThread welcomes Sara to our team!
Read MoreA conversation with Larry Hovis, Executive Coordinator of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina.
Read MoreAugust is National Make-A-Will Month, and Thread Strategies Director Mackay Gunn offers an outline for a quick and easy campaign to raise awareness about the opportunity for donors to make a planned gift to your non-profit organization.
Read MoreMake the most of your conference attendance with some helpful hints!
Read MoreIt's time to intentionally encourage and invite professional development.
Read MoreExperience and advice about using AI in fundraising as a small nonprofit
Read MoreWith the right approach, AI like ChatGPT can make fundraising writing easier
Read MoreA conversation with Kristen Groseclose, President and Co-founder of the SKS Foundation
Read MoreA helpful summary of the good news, not-so-good news, and no news of foundation fundraising
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