Insights

Development Committee meetings often default to updates rather than action. Explore how clearer roles, stronger leadership, and intentional structure can turn committees into effective partners in advancing philanthropy.

The Compass Group announces two key promotions: Kelly Rollison will assume the new position of Chief Strategy Officer and Beth Ling will now serve as the Chief Communications Officer.

The Compass Group announces the first ownership transition in its 30-year history. Compass president Robert Lee Bull, Jr. has acquired the company from founder, Frank Pisch.

If you find yourself swimming through a murky portfolio of questionable prospects, consider your donor qualification efforts. While often overlooked, investing time in the process of vetting prospects for both capacity and interest sets up your organization to maximize philanthropy. Read on for Compass’ tips for employing a systematic method to jump start your major gifts program.

All the buzz about the eclipse and the idea of “totality” speaks to the power of alignment. In fundraising, we work to optimize four key areas to create something special.

Inspired by conversations that were amplified during Black History Month, Compass President Rob Bull highlights his personal path to understanding the opportunity to change how fundraising consultants can impact nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked and shares his broader view of the progress occurring across several key areas.

Giving Tuesday can elicit strong opinions. While some view it as a gimmick many nonprofits use it as an opportunity to experiment, innovate, and reach new audiences.

Compass President Rob Bull shares his perspective with The Chronicle of Philanthropy and asserts that when used correctly, donor pyramids and gifts charts are valuable fundraising tools.

A Perspective on Maximizing Nonprofit Anniversaries. Often viewed as major inflection points, anniversaries offer an opportunity to elevate an organization’s profile (and more). But, without strategic focus and disciplined execution, anniversaries can amount to little more than a quickly forgotten party.

SOAR is an acronym for Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results. The SOAR process results in a strategic vision for organizations that is focused, positive, and uplifting. Replace the traditional SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis with an inspirational and engaging activity that energizes your board, identifies the “big ideas,” and creates an exciting vision for your organization.