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So many of you are deep in the thick of your end-of-year fundraising. You’re mapping out Giving Tuesday campaigns, prepping Colorado Gives Day content, and putting the finishing touches on donor emails and social posts. Today, I want to remind you about one of the most powerful campaigns of all: the gratitude campaign.

As nonprofit professionals, we know that statistics show the number of donors is dropping. This giving season, while you do need a plan, you don't have to overthink it. Read on to get my three tips for Year End Giving success.

One of the easiest—and most underused—ways to actively practice transparency in your nonprofit is to make it really easy for people to see how you operate and what you achieve. Learn how to do this easily for your org! & Read about my new clients doing amazing work in education for Boulder!

Great leadership isn’t always bold action or the perfect next step. If you’re navigating a challenge as a leader in the nonprofit sector, there are a few things I’d love to remind you of. And...get access to a Playlist created just for you!

One of our core values is collective learning—the idea that wisdom lives in community, and that lessons can come from anywhere if we’re open to them. This work is too big for any one of us to do alone. Who are your anchor points? 

Solidarity isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up with care, with courage, and with a commitment to our shared humanity. Click for ways you can show up for your community. And how to reach to me if you need help with your Year End Giving!

At Grouse Court Strategies, we believe that real change often begins with something deceptively simple: showing up. Not just being there, but being present. Fully. Sincerely. Authentically.

I imagine that you view fundraising as a vehicle for movement-building, purpose, and connection. But how do we practically make the shift from fundraising being merely a financial transaction, to an authentic act of connection? 

From my own experience as a nonprofit director, I know the year-end giving crunch can feel overwhelming. But I also believe fundraising isn’t just a necessary task—it’s an opportunity to align values, build community, and inspire generosity. And yes, it can even be fun!