Amy Curtis

Strong fundraising isn't built on asking for more money. It's built on creating a donor experience that inspires people to stay engaged, renew their support, and deepen their investment over time. Here's why every nonprofit should periodically evaluate its fundraising strategy.

The best investor relations professionals are not always the most experienced. While prospect management, CRM systems, stewardship strategies, and investor communications can all be taught, genuine relationship-building skills are much harder to develop. Learn why hiring for culture fit and personality matters just as much as experience, and how targeted coaching can help turn the right person into a confident and effective investor relations professional.

It also taught me that “work-life balance” may be too neat for real life. Some seasons are balanced. Some seasons are survival. Some seasons are full of momentum. Some require grace, flexibility, and a very strong cup of coffee.