A Midyear Letter to Fellow Fundraisers
Carrie Rickenberg
April 24, 2026
I spent several years in frontline fundraising, and every year around this time I felt a familiar shift. As we move into the warmer months,
I spent several years in frontline fundraising, and every year around this time I felt a familiar shift. As we move into the warmer months,
For years, grateful patient fundraising has been built on a simple idea: if patients receive excellent care, their gratitude will naturally lead to philanthropy. In
In nonprofit fundraising, we devote enormous time, energy, and resources to acquisition. We focus on pipelines, prospect research, wealth screening, and the next big ask.
At JGA, we are continually inspired by leaders who see philanthropy not simply as a function, but as a force—one that shapes institutions, strengthens communities,
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We are delighted to welcome Christopher (Chris) Crooker to the JGA team as our newest Senior Consultant, based in Ithaca, New York. With nearly three
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A little over a year ago, I made the transition into full-time consulting after spending 25 years as a fundraiser. It has been a year
It is time to use these tools to go beyond wealth ratings and fundraise “smarter.” When you make the shift to putting engagement first, it makes a massive difference for both your goals and the donor experience.