Erin Scott, Author at Benefactor Group

The Detroit Zoological Society has long been a leader in wildlife conservation, education, and animal welfare, advancing innovative approaches that inspire people to care for the natural world. Strong governance plays a critical role in sustaining this mission, and the organization’s recent work to strengthen its board reflects a commitment to thoughtful leadership and long-term

March 16, 2026

Nonprofit Technology

Where AI is Actually Working in Nonprofits Now

Lori Gatmaitan

The places AI is gaining traction are the places where it reduces friction. The organizations seeing real value are not chasing innovation for its own sake. They’re identifying moments where AI can strengthen existing workflows, support decision-making, or free staff time for the work that matters most.

March 16, 2026

Campaigns

How Kingdom Workers Increased Giving By 49%

Kaylen Niese

Paul Yeghiayan, CFRE, CSPG

In 2022, Kingdom Workers’ leaders felt called to act boldly. They began to consider an ambitious fundraising campaign to touch more lives, to activate new believers, and to reach new corners of the world. To realize this vision, Kingdom Workers partnered with Benefactor Group: first, to conduct a feasibility study, which affirmed the organization’s ability

March 16, 2026

Strategic Planning

How the Best Strategic Plans Are Built

Kaitlyn Kendall-Sperry

A human-centered, data-informed strategic planning process blends the best parts of both approaches. It acknowledges the deep value of human experiences and perspectives, while giving us the structure and clarity that data can provide. An effective strategic plan is powered by people and guided by data. Benefactor Group is the only firm that delivers both.

March 16, 2026

Campaigns

What’s so Quiet About the “Quiet” Phase?

Kelly Quilter, CFRE

When most people hear the word quiet, they imagine stillness. Calm. Silence. Maybe a little peace and quiet. Campaign professionals know better. The quiet phase is where the real action begins. It’s where strategy sharpens, relationships deepen, and momentum quietly builds long before the first public announcement. In fact, by the time a campaign goes

March 16, 2026

Endowment Building

18 Trillion Reasons to Plan Ahead

Paul Yeghiayan, CFRE, CSPG

The largest wealth shift in modern U.S. philanthropy is already underway. Known as the Great Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth, it will move extraordinary assets from older generations to heirs and charitable causes. In December 2024, studies projected that $124 trillion will transfer through 2048, including $18 trillion to charity. Read on to see how your

March 16, 2026

Capacity Building

Plant the Trees: Building a Culture Where Generosity Thrives

Summers Hammel, CFRE

In a time when uncertainty feels like the new normal, organizational culture is in your control. Culture is one of the most important factors in determining an organization’s effectiveness, and a strong culture of philanthropy serves as the foundation for forward-looking focus and momentum. It allows fundraising—whether securing record-breaking gifts or engaging everyday donors—to be

March 16, 2026

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