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The Death of the Gala: Why It’s Time to Let it Rest in Peace
For decades, the gala has reigned supreme as the gold standard of nonprofit fundraising. Black-tie attire, silent auctions, plated dinners, and long speeches promised not just a financial return but also a certain social prestige for both nonprofits and donors…
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Celebrating Labor Day: Embracing Trauma-Informed Practices in the Workplace
As we celebrate Labor Day, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of labor and the well-being of those who contribute to our organizations. Labor Day is not just a long weekend; it’s a moment to honor the hands and…
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Could AI Be Hurting Your Fundraising? 7 Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them
Before you lean on AI for grant writing and donor outreach, avoid these seven mistakes and use our governance checklist and safe prompts.
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Instrumentl vs Candid vs GrantStation (2025): Which grant platform fits small nonprofits?
We use grant research tools every day. Today, we compare Instrumentl, Candid’s Foundation Directory, and GrantStation for small nonprofits. See features, real workflows, pricing considerations, and when to choose each.
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Beyond the Ask: Reimagining Fundraising Through an Equity-Centered Lens
In today’s philanthropic climate, nonprofits are being called to do more than just raise money — they’re being called to raise consciousness. At Empower Change Consulting, we believe that how we fundraise is just as important as what we fundraise…
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Behind the Grant: How to Build Strategic Partnerships with Institutional Funders
For many nonprofits, landing a grant from a major foundation feels like hitting the jackpot. But here’s the truth: the grant is just the beginning. What turns one-time funding into sustainable support isn’t the proposal—it’s the partnership. At Empower Change…
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Fundraising in Flux: How Nonprofits Can Navigate Today’s Challenges with Equity and Resilience
The fundraising landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. For nonprofits and philanthropic leaders alike, the last few months and years have brought a wave of disruptions—from economic instability and donor fatigue to growing public scrutiny of philanthropy’s role in perpetuating…
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Burnout Isn’t Inevitable: Rethinking Nonprofit Culture Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Nonprofit professionals are some of the most mission-driven people on the planet. They work long hours. They stretch tight budgets. They navigate crisis after crisis—often while carrying the weight of their own lived experience. And yet, despite their commitment, passion…
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Equity Isn’t Extra: Why Your Fundraising Strategy Needs to Center Equity Now
In today’s shifting philanthropic landscape, nonprofits are being asked to do more than just raise funds—they’re being asked to do it in a way that honors the dignity, voices, and lived experiences of the communities they serve. At Empower Change…
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The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Trauma in the Nonprofit Workplace
Why Nonprofit Leaders Must Prioritize Healing to Sustain Impact Nonprofits are on the front lines of justice, advocacy, and community care. But here’s the truth we often avoid: while we fight for healing in the world, our own workplaces can…
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