Pivot Plan™ Developed to Support Nonprofits Disrupted by COVID-19

Renowned nonprofit consulting firm launches integrated program to guide nonprofits through an organization-wide shift addressing mission fulfillment, fundraising and financial challenges head-on The coronavirus pandemic has created massive disruptions across the nonprofit sector across the nation. In response, trusted Ohio nonprofit consulting firm, Cramer & Associates, has developed an innovative new program to help […]
Pivot Plan At-A-Glance

Our passion and commitment to see our nonprofit clients succeed is unparalleled. – whether through a positive fundraising landscape or one of uncertainty. Now more than ever, we are experiencing significant disruption across the nonprofit sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenging outlook for those who rely on donations, special events, government grants, and […]
Top 5 Nonprofit Event Tips to Reenvision, Reengage & Communicate

1. Reinvent Your Event – Organize a virtual ideation session with your staff and event committee to create a new vision for your event. How can you leverage your networks, technology, and other resources to bring the experience to life? Don’t leave your Board members in the dark. As your organization’s biggest champions, they should […]
Annual Report: Unleash the Fundraising Tool & Unlock the Impact

Many nonprofits are ending the fiscal year at the end of December, and are crafting their annual report. These reports are vital to sharing the impact your nonprofit has had in past, what it is currently focusing on; and its future plans. These reports must be engaging, convey excitement, express gratitude and most importantly, call […]
Three Key Practices to Leverage Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds are rapidly increasing in both assets and total grant dollars given; and the number of new donor-advised funds being opened continues to climb. The National Philanthropic Trust released its 2019 Donor-Advised Fund Report, packed full of great information and statistics. Below are three ideas you can implement today to capitalize on securing funding […]
Developing Your Case

A capital campaign sometimes sends organizational leaders into writing a case for support and asking questions about the different pieces that are included. Leadership oftentimes discusses philanthropic or campaign publications and communications including brochures, newsletters and letters with beautiful layouts and designs. However, your leadership should start with the different components needed to take the […]
Sector Spotlight: Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities Increases

Nonprofit organizations are stepping in to fill the gap and serving increased numbers of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities and their families. The need in the community is great and the need across the U.S. is vast. Many of Cramer’s philanthropic partners are making an impact in this sector. From caring for children and adults […]
Set Your #GivingTuesday Plans Into Action

Did you participate in #GivingTuesday last year? It’s time for your organization to start planning whether you participated last year or this is your first time. #GivingTuesday is in its sixth year and is continues to grow. In 2016, more than $177 million dollars was raised online and 1.64 million gifts were given. More than […]