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25 Stories of Impact: Building a Sustainable Future with The Endowment Handbook

25 Stories of Impact: Building a Sustainable Future with The Endowment Handbook

Published in 2024 by Wiley Press, The Endowment Handbook by Benefactor Group Founder & Principal Laura J. MacDonald, CFRE, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide on building endowments, reserves, and enduring donor relationships in decades. It reflects key changes in donor behavior, market performance, and societal perceptions caused by the Tax Cuts and Jobs
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September 29, 2025
Uncommon Leaders: Chris Mundell. Director of Institutional Advancement at Columbus College of Art & Design.

Uncommon Leaders: Chris Mundell

In this episode of Uncommon Leaders—a series on nonprofit leadership—Chris Mundell, VP for Institutional Engagement at Columbus College of Art & Design, shares how he inspires teams, fosters innovation, and advances the College’s mission with creativity and purpose.
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September 25, 2025
Strengthening Development to Expand Impact at Feeding San Diego

How Feeding San Diego increased individual giving by more than 24%

How does a nonprofit turn strategy into measurable results? Ali Colbran, Senior Director of Development at Feeding San Diego, sat down with Benefactor Group Vice President Abby Shue to share how a development assessment and capacity building partnership helped the organization strengthen its individual giving program.
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August 26, 2025
Are You Serving Your Board Committees—or Are Board Committees Serving You?

Are You Serving Your Board Committees—or Are Board Committees Serving You?

Discover if your board committees add value or create busywork. Download our free self-evaluation to build a stronger, more strategic board.
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August 26, 2025
What Happens When Your Campaign Study Says “Not Yet”? Image shows a clock speeding to a halt.

What Happens When Your Campaign Study Says “Not Yet”?

Sometimes, a campaign study results tell our clients they are not ready to launch a campaign right away. In situations like these, we believe there is always a path to success. As nonprofit fundraising consultants, our job is to help our clients find and navigate that path—by building internal capacity and cultivating relationships—so they can
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August 26, 2025
More Than a Plan: How ISBH Turned Strategy into Growth

More Than a Plan: How ISBH Turned Strategy into Growth

How does strategic planning spark long-term growth? Samantha Shafer, CEO of Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH), sat down with Benefactor Group Senior Consultant Kaitlyn Kendall-Sperry to reflect on her organization’s work to chart a clear path forward.
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August 26, 2025
Laura MacDonald Named a 2025 Columbus Business First Woman of Influence

Laura MacDonald Named a 2025 Woman of Influence

We always knew she was a woman of influence—now it’s official. Columbus Business First has honored our Founder & Principal, Laura MacDonald, CFRE, as a 2025 Women of Influence Award recipient.
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August 26, 2025
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