In today’s uncertain economic climate—marked by significant cuts to government spending, high interest rates, fluctuating markets, and cautious consumer spending—nonprofit leaders are asking: How do we continue to fundraise effectively in an uncertain economy? Fortunately, history offers both insight and hope. Drawing from decades of experience navigating economic crises, Bob Carter, CFRE, and Steve Higgins, CFRE, have distilled powerful, time-tested strategies into opportunities for organizational growth and deeper donor relationships.

If your organization would like to lean more into the private sector while remaining well-positioned to leverage future federal funding opportunities, Chairman Bob Carter and Managing Director – Global Philanthropy Kristina Joy Carlson have put together some action steps you can consider taking RIGHT NOW.

If you are a first-time or newer Director of Development, you are certainly eager to make an immediate impact, impress your team, and identify which strategies will drive your organization forward. With so much to tackle, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. What should take priority? Managing Director Ben Hoke has shared his playbook designed to help you navigate the first month in your new role and make meaningful progress right from the start.