Nonprofit Leadership

Finding the right fundraising consultant can shape your organization’s future. With so many options, it is important to know what separates real expertise from surface-level advice. These ten questions will help you identify a consultant who can guide your team, strengthen your fundraising systems, and support you through both strategy and implementation so your nonprofit can grow with confidence.

Raising more money in 2026 doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right strategy, a strong Case for Support, engaged board members, and a clear donor pipeline, even small nonprofits can unlock major growth. At Onyx Nonprofit Strategies, we help organizations move from reactive fundraising to predictable, sustainable revenue often in just a few months. Here’s how your nonprofit can step into 2026 with confidence, clarity, and momentum.

July isn’t just the midpoint of the year, it’s a strategic moment to pause, reflect, and reset. In this post, we walk nonprofit leaders through a practical mid-year check-in to help clarify priorities, assess progress, and finish the year with focus and momentum.

As we celebrate July 4, let’s remember: America’s most transformative movements didn’t start in government—they started in communities. In this post, we explore how nonprofits have always been at the heart of America’s moral progress, carrying the torch of freedom, justice, and compassion forward.

You don’t need more donors—you need to stop losing the ones you already have. In this post, we break down the three biggest leaks in most donor funnels and how to fix them so you can retain more supporters, raise more money, and reduce fundraising stress.

Most strategic plans sound great on paper—until they disappear into a binder and never shape day-to-day decisions. In this post, we unpack why traditional plans fail and how to build a lean, actionable strategy your team will actually use.

Most nonprofit teams are running on fumes—overworked, under-resourced, and stuck in survival mode. But fundraising doesn’t have to burn you out. In this post, we’ll show you how to raise more money with smarter systems, better segmentation, and a donor journey that actually works. More impact, less stress. Let’s go.

Your board shouldn’t just be a group that meets quarterly—they should be your greatest strategic asset. In this post, we outline the three conversations every nonprofit leader should be having with their board this quarter to drive clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.

Growth doesn’t happen by accident, but drifting away from your mission can.

Here’s how organizations can harness the power of innovation to tackle big problems and build sustainable futures.

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofits, executives face unique challenges and opportunities.