The Benefactor Blog | Benefactor Group

Nonprofit board members are often recruited for what they bring. Their expertise, their networks, their lived experience, their judgment. People who know things. People with opinions. And that is a good thing. The real magic of a strong board happens when members are able to use both of the hats they wear to the fullest,

February 17, 2026

Capacity Building

The Profound Effects of an Abundance Mindset

Susan Brekelmans, CFRE

An abundance mindset helps you recognize the inherent possibilities of your organization, your colleagues, and your donors—instead of focusing on what you don’t have. It’s an empowering and motivating starting point for any objective. With an abundance mindset, you assume you will reach your goal and start identifying the steps needed to get there—instead of

February 17, 2026

Nonprofit Technology

Why Most Nonprofits Aren’t Using AI (Yet)

Lori Gatmaitan

Artificial intelligence (AI) is appearing everywhere right now, from conference agendas to board conversations, vendor demonstrations, and strategic plans. The appeal? Rapid transformation: smarter targeting, automated engagement, predictive insight. Yet, many nonprofit organizations are wary. Adoption remains exploratory, selective, or paused altogether. With that context in mind, the opportunity is not simply to adopt AI,

February 17, 2026

Executive Search

Empty Seats, Big Goals: Nonprofit Staffing in Times of Uncertainty

Adam Fazio

Will multiple transitions and financial uncertainty jeopardize a search process, or will they become an asset to allow an incoming leader to make their mark? The answer depends on the situation. Success is much more likely with clarity about roles and accountability, a data-driven plan with flexibility to account for financial and political uncertainty, and

February 17, 2026

Communications, Nonprofit Technology

The Science of Fundraising Communications: Our Top (Data-driven) Tips

Megan Simmons

If you’re a communicator, you often have a gut feeling about what works and doesn’t work when it comes to connecting with your donors and prospects. You may have a personal list of best practices that you rely on, and that you trust because they (usually) work. But do you know why they work? Read

February 17, 2026

News

Welcome to the Team: Tara Latona

Benefactor Group

Benefactor Group is pleased to welcome Tara Latona to our team as Business Manager. Tara is an experienced and service-driven professional who helps ensure the firm’s financial, operational, and administrative systems run smoothly. Read more about her and her role here.

February 17, 2026