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Sunday, March 12, is the day we once again “Spring Forward” and must get used to waking up an hour earlier. Even though many agree this practice of adjusting the time schedule is outdated—even antiquated—we have yet to banish it altogether. For strategic-minded leaders, this biannual event is a good reminder to schedule some time …Read More
2023 is a big year for Sharpe Group. This year, the company celebrates its 60th anniversary. The world—including the charitable sector—has changed a great deal in the last six decades. At Sharpe, we are excited to celebrate by taking a trip down memory lane led by the one and only Barlow Mann, Sharpe Group’s general …Read More
Austin Chappell brings his fundraising experience to the Sharpe consulting team to enhance the fundraising capabilities of various nonprofit organizations. He has seen first-hand the impact transformational gifts can have on an organization’s work and mission and on the donors who support them. Austin is a north Texas native. He and his wife, Kacea, live …Read More
No doubt about it, many fundraisers have experienced another difficult year. This follows a challenging 2021, in which Giving USA found an overall dip in inflation-adjusted giving compared to 2020. Instead of following the one-size-fits-all strategy of donor engagement, take the time to consider which methods will work best for soliciting small, medium and larger …Read More
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” -Sun Tzu CHAOS—U.S. households have lost nearly $7 trillion in net worth this year. Inflation is at a 39-year high. Individual giving as a percentage of disposable income has been declining for the past five years and, according to Giving USA, fell to 1.77% in 2021. …Read More
Matt Czyl is a senior consultant with Sharpe Group. He brings over 30 years of development, consulting and marketing experience. Matt is active in his community. He volunteers for various organizations and leads a justice ministry at his church. He looks forward to bringing his skills and successes to nonprofit organizations and foundations to help …Read More
Is it possible to hire the perfect planned giving officer? Perhaps your organization is considering a full-time hire, or you need to supplement your staff to build your long-term planned giving strategy. Finding the right person can seem tricky, so we’ve developed a few strategies. Studies show that attention to a candidate’s core values provides …Read More
Given the importance of year-end giving, several national events have been established to help nonprofits promote fundraising. These campaigns may help bring extra awareness to your fundraising programs. National Philanthropy Day: Nov. 15, 2022. While your supporters should be recognized throughout the year, this day has been set aside to shine the spotlight on volunteers …Read More
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” -Red Adair Red Adair was arguably the most effective petroleum firefighter of all time. When there was a critical job that had to be successful the first time, Red Adair’s teams got the call. Failure was simply not an option. …Read More
Sharpe Group is thrilled to welcome some new faces, Melissa Phillips and Julie Schuldner, to Sharpe’s consulting team. Together, Melissa and Julie have decades of experience working in nonprofit fundraising. Sharpe Insights recently sat down with them. Melissa Phillips is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has raised more than $200 …Read More