The 2023 South Florida Regional Grants Conference was a treasure trove of knowledge, offering a myriad of insights for grant professionals. The conference provided the perfect venue to exchange innovative ideas, learn about best practices in grant application and management, and gain insight into understanding the pivotal role of alignment and communication in securing grants.

It is so easy to spend a significant amount of our time and energy planning for the future or anticipating what’s to come. In the nonprofit sector, being able to focus on the road ahead while analyzing what is happening in the rearview to capture the data, and don’t forget, to respond to the immediate and critical needs of those who are being served is not just an expectation; it’s the norm. 

We firmly believe that when strategic planning is approached with a spirit of excitement and unity, it doesn’t just chart the course for an organization’s future but also strengthens the bond among its members.

In nonprofits, milestones mark significant achievements and important moments in the organization’s journey. From anniversaries and brand launches to graduations and other remarkable occasions, these milestones provide a golden opportunity to strengthen connections with donors and stakeholders.

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)

The State of Nonprofits 2023: What Funders Need to Know

Nonprofit organizations that go through periodic fundraising assessments are more likely to attract new donors, find ways to enhance current donor relationships and explore new ideas altogether.

ChatGPT and AI technology allows us to automate tasks, provide better customer service and improve efficiency. Those are the key words to shed light on the advantages of this technology…automate, improve, efficient.

Fundraising is a core component to the operations of a nonprofit. Equally crucial, and often overlooked, is the practice of donor stewardship, which involves managing relationships with donors to ensure their long-term support and involvement.

With many organizations now operating under fully-remote and hybrid schedules, trust in your employees is more important than ever. Mission (and client) success depends not only on your team’s skill and competency but also on their mindset. 

Establishing giving levels for a giving society to support a nonprofit organization is an important strategy to recognize and appreciate donors for their contributions.

In just over one year, Cloud 9 has expanded its operations across the country, bringing on nonprofit clients from Louisiana, South Carolina and Nevada.

Jessica Kersey Rodriguez, a Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit professional with more than 15 years of experience working in the social sector, has launched Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors, LLC with her business partner, Jessica Munday. Services focus on amplifying giving, strengthening teams and connecting changemakers to help nonprofits thrive.