In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will discover questions to guide you in uncertain times, data-driven acquisition, Avalon at AMMC, quilting for good, sabbaticals, summer, and more. Read it here! Dear friends, Remarkably, we are turning into the summer months. This will be a critical financial time for many nonprofits, especially those who close their fiscal […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will discover questions to guide you in uncertain times, data-driven acquisition, Avalon at AMMC, quilting for good, sabbaticals, summer, and more. Read it here! Dear friends, May has been a busy month for conferences, in-person meetings, and client events! One highlight on my calendar was the 20th anniversary and annual […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you’ll find the latest on postal rates, a call to action for democracy, a reminder of what fundraising is all about, ideas for using AI, and animals of Avalon! Read it here: Dear friends, After a tough winter and a wet spring, these beautiful May days are a welcome change. I’ve […]

This week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch is a special recap of our staff retreat. Get a peek behind the scenes at Avalon’s retreat strategy, format, and how we make it all happen. (Hint: The real magic is our incredible team!)  Dear friends, Avalon is back from our retreat and feeling strong! For today’s Dispatch, I wanted to […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find digital benchmarks, fundraising formulas, USPS advice, new research on burnout, and the cutest webcam! Read it here:  Dear friends, Avalon is gathering for a staff retreat this Monday – Wednesday in Annapolis. Our teams have planned for coverage, and all deliverables will remain on schedule. I am so […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will discover counsel on tax-exempt status, how to focus your fundraising message, the latest from USPS, professional development for rising leaders, and Avalon’s favorite wine. Cheers! Dear friends, I recently spent a snowy weekend in Western Massachusetts at board meetings for my high school–an important personal “give back.” Supporting girls’ […]

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, discover budget strategy, a fundraising checklist for tough times, the problem with knowing too much, public speaking, and Severance. Read it here! Dear friends, Several Avalon team members are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference this week, and we will gather our full staff in retreat in Annapolis at the end […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you’ll find Millennial giving, copy do’s and don’ts, volunteerism, conference news, a legislative update, and…drumroll, please… Avalon’s March Madness winners! 🏀 Dear friends, Most schools are on spring break this month, and many fundraisers are too. I know it can be hard to step away, but I will always advocate for […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find Avalon’s AI strategy, headlines that hold attention, Excel for fundraisers, change management, a new quarter, and two truths and a lie! Read it here: Dear friends, Hello, April! I’ve been embracing the good weather and turning my extra energy to our yard. We’re starting a garden for the […]

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find Women’s History Month, fundraising grammar, productivity secrets, workflow music, robots in real life, and more. Read it here! Dear friends, We made it to spring! The weather is beautiful in Annapolis, so I’ve been spoiling my dogs with lots of walks. I hope the change of seasons […]