Mallory MitchellEmbracing Abundance in Year End FundraisingDoes it ever feel like you work in competition, rather than partnership, with other nonprofits? 💭Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Mallory MitchellFrom Galas to GatheringsIn our last blog post, we explored approaches to modify your annual fundraising event with principles of Community-Centric Fundraising…Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023
Mallory MitchellAdvancing CCF Through Your Development CommitteeGaslight, gatekeep, girlboss. While we simply cannot unpack it all in one short blog post, let’s instead spill some tea together about a…Jul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
Mallory MitchellReframing Donor Stewardship to Community-Centered GratitudeAt Aligned Strategy Group, we believe that community-centered gratitude expands how we show gratitude to all who makes the work possible.Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
Mallory MitchellWhite Supremacy and Donor-Centered FundraisingDonor-centered fundraising is an evidence-based formula for increasing fundraising profit. It was developed by Penelope Burk after…Apr 14, 2023Apr 14, 2023
Mallory MitchellThe Unintended Consequences of Donor-Centered FundraisingTo put it simply, donor-centered fundraising is an approach that puts donors at the center of all outreach efforts. It often manifests as…Feb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023
Mallory MitchellThree Ways Small Nonprofits Can Start Cultivating DonorsI’ve coached over a hundred small nonprofits on sustainable fundraising strategy, and a key part of my approach is breaking down large…Jan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
Mallory MitchellIs Your Nonprofit Ready for Individual Giving?Some of my best memories of my Grandma Viola are of random quotes like “We don’t concern ourselves with that,” which was her go-to way of…Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Mallory MitchellThree Questions to Answer Before Asking Donors for MoneyFor most early career or small shop fundraisers, asking someone for money is the most daunting task of all. You can spend hours plotting…Nov 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022