Failing Forward
From disappointing outcomes, missed opportunities, or the professional challenges that shape our careers, failure is a universal experience. This webinar will feature stories from leaders across our industry who have turned their failures into opportunities for growth and innovation. Their insights will demonstrate how setbacks can fuel resilience and lead to greater accomplishments.
Shortchanged Live
Join Taylor and Monique, as they share valuable insights from their first two seasons. The session explores the central theme of alignment, focusing on how to strengthen connections with funders, donors, peer organizations, and achieve greater professional balance. Drawing from their unique perspectives and powerful conversations, Taylor and Monique offer actionable strategies to help mission-driven professionals navigate these key relationships more effectively.
Grants Webinar Series
Purpose Possible's fundraising team hosted an insightful four-part webinar series covering essential topics in grant funding, project planning, proposal writing, and grants management. Aimed at both newcomers and seasoned professionals seeking a refresher, each session focused on practical tools and strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and improve grant seeking success.
Leveraging the ULI Housing Report: Insights for Mission-Driven Success
This webinar explored key findings from the 2023 ULI Atlanta Housing Study on the affordable housing crisis. This session provides those working with housing or homelessness-related organizations with valuable data and practical tips for grant writing, program planning, and strategic initiatives. Learn how to leverage this information to amplify your organizational impact and drive meaningful change.
Embracing Reparations as a Fundraising Strategy for Black-led/Black-serving Organizations
In recent years, the philanthropic sector has seen a significant shift towards adopting reparations as a fundraising strategy, especially for Black-led/Black-serving organizations. This transformative approach not only addresses historical injustices but also empowers these organizations to build a sustainable future.
It’s Summer! Time to start thinking about your year-end fundraising campaign
According to Double the Donation, 30% of annual giving happens in December, with about 10% of all donations coming in the last 3 days of the year. Now is the time to ask yourself, “What can I be doing now to prepare for a successful year-end campaign?”
Succession Planning for Founders
Succession planning, especially for founders, can be a delicate process that requires adequate planning to ensure the organization has a roadmap for a sustainable future. Join Starsha Valentine and Rebecca Lemos Otero for an in-depth discussion of Rebecca's succession plan after founding a successful nonprofit in Washington, DC.
Empowering & Developing the Next Generation
Now is the time to begin investing and preparing the next generation of leaders. The nonprofit sector is experiencing a shift, with estimates suggesting that up to 75% of U.S. nonprofit leaders plan to leave their positions in the next 5 to 10 years.
Making Your Purpose Possible Through Strategy
How does a strategic plan relate to the day to day operations, programming, fundraising initiatives? We see this tension with many of our clients, so let’s look at some specifics around how strategic planning is an essential tool for fundraising in your organization.
Six Women Leaders
At Purpose Possible, we aim to celebrate, uplift, and support mission-driven communities all year—but this month we get to put some special emphasis on women making a notable impact! We asked you to nominate women leaders in your communities. From those submissions, we are highlighting six of those outstanding individuals!
To Hire In or Out? That is the question.
When running a nonprofit organization, every decision carries significant weight, especially when it comes to staffing. The choice between hiring an employee (hiring in) or a consultant (hiring out) is significant, with numerous factors to consider.
Maximizing Your Orgs Grant-Seeking Journey
Applying to every grant you find isn’t an efficient way to fund an organization. Achieve success by strategically planning your grant-seeking efforts.
Investing Beyond Grades, Graduation, and College: Developing the Whole Child
Before you submit your next grant application, here are some commonly asked funder questions that demonstrate impactful whole-learner programs to consider…
Announcement from the Fitzgerald Foundation
The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation is pleased to announce a renewed strategic direction following a comprehensive planning process.
EOY For The Win!
This webinar that's all about finding the most effective techniques to spice up your end-of-year campaigns! Join Laura Hennighausen as she dives into the research studies and revealing the best tips and tools for securing donations.
Age & Work Styles in a Multi-Generational Workforce
For the first time ever there are five different generations in the workplace. Three Purpose Possible consultants discuss their experiences working in diverse environments and share how Purpose Possible's T.E.A.M. strategy has helped them better collaborate with colleagues.
Rhythm-Making For Fundraisers
Rhythms create processes, boundaries, and pave lanes for success. Taylor Johnson, Consultant with Purpose Possible, discusses Rhythm Making for nonprofits and how it can help fundraising teams become successful in planning, communication, donor relationships, and more.
Black Philanthropy Month
Every August, Black Philanthropy Month (and Black Business Month) celebrates Black-led and Black-serving organizations while also cultivating resources and pathways for growth, success, and awareness.
Designing Engaging Surveys That People Actually Want To Take
Traditional polling and surveys feel like work. In this presentation, Sarah and Laura explore ways to create surveys using play and backed by substantive survey methods, to create meaningful engagement opportunities.
Demystifying Asset Giving For Nonprofits
Assets are additional fundraising opportunities that are massively untapped by small to mid size nonprofits. From stocks, crypto and donor advised funds to endowments, learn more about how nonprofits should approach them, and why it should matter to you. Join us as Karen Houghton, CEO of @Infinite Giving and a Nonprofit Investment Advisor, guides us through asset giving for nonprofits!