Record market gains have boosted endowments to historic highs, offering unprecedented financial stability for foundations and nonprofits. Yet while assets rise, community needs—from food security to healthcare—are escalating even faster, widening the gap between resources and reality. Some foundations are responding by temporarily raising payout rates, recognizing that exceptional returns call for mission-aligned urgency. Long-term sustainability matters, but capital exists to create impact, and extraordinary times demand extraordinary generosity.
Read MoreFundraising isn’t just about asking for money, it’s about translation. The best fundraisers act as interpreters between donors, communities, and mission, revealing how people perceive an organization’s work. When nonprofits treat fundraisers as strategic partners rather than order takers, they gain real-world intelligence that shapes messaging, programs, and long-term sustainability. The question isn’t simply, “Did they give?” but “What did we learn?”
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