by Michelle Floh | Apr 21, 2026 | Featured Articles
April 2, 2026 I spent a lot of time watching nonprofits chase grants. Sooner or later, the same question comes up: could earned revenue make us steadier? It can. But only when you know the promise people will choose you for. What do they get by choosing you? That...
by Michelle Floh | Apr 2, 2026 | Featured Articles
April 21, 2026 How often have you walked into a full room and thought, “Wow, they must be making money”? Every seat is taken. Conversations fill the room. From the doorway, the event looks like a success. What you cannot see are the staff hours, the spreadsheet, or...
by Castlefield Consulting | Mar 23, 2026 | Featured Articles
How affinity donors move beyond writing checks to become catalytic partners who build lasting organizational capacity Bottom Line Up Front We all have a cause that stirs our hearts and compels us to roll up our sleeves. The most transformative philanthropy happens...
by Michelle Floh | Mar 6, 2026 | Featured Articles
March 6, 2026 Two Ways to Help Your Grantees Win Corporate Partners A philanthropist I advise asked me a question I hear often: “My grantees depend on me. How do I help them find other funders, especially companies?” There are two answers. The first is a...
by Castlefield Consulting | Feb 1, 2025 | Featured Articles
A comprehensive guide to navigating the practical and financial aspects of meaningful donor trips Are you thinking about joining a donor trip to see your favorite cause in action? Or perhaps you’re considering inviting friends to experience the work you’ve...
by Castlefield Consulting | Dec 20, 2023 | Featured Articles
How families can move beyond frustration to create shared missions, stronger communication, and lasting legacy The conversation starts the same way in boardrooms across the country: “How do we get the next generation more involved?” What follows is often a...
