News & Updates

Today, the nonprofit community is being looked to as an example of justice, fairness, creativity and compassion. This presents an unparalleled opportunity for the entire sector to insert itself and to have an even greater positive impact on our communities, and those who benefit from the services only we can provide.

In a recent discussion with S&W President Scott Schultz, CEO’s of four major Philadelphia nonprofits reflected on the nature of leadership in the world today. They shared that their most important responsibility may be to empower other leaders throughout the organization.

When people think of direct-response fundraising they tend to think of one thing: fundraising appeals. The reality, however, is that “asks” are just one part of a successful, multi-touch engagement approach with donors and prospects. Learn about how best in class direct response programs balance the key types of messages and outreach.

Fundraising has faced ever-changing challenges as we’ve worked to inspire donor support and discern a path to recovery. In order to move forward, we need to seize the opportunities that this challenging time—like all challenging times—presents us with.

Given the rapidly changing world around us and the extreme uncertainty we all face when it comes to the coming weeks, months and year, seeing the future would be a superpower even Captain Marvel would envy. Through the process of scenario planning we can be almost as well prepared as if we had a crystal ball.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can vary strikingly from one organization to another. Some organizations have seen their operations paralyzed, yet a different subset, such as S&W client Philabundance, have found themselves in higher demand.