SJoye & Associates

10/14/2026

The years go by, but my admiration stays the same.
My Governor 🦀🇺🇸 is a history mover, shaker, and maker.

10/13/2026

👀 WHO'S WATCHING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR?

Seriously. Who's keeping up with the money, the foundations, the scandals, the funding opportunities, and the incredible work happening in communities across America?

Well, after decades in the nonprofit world, serving as a three-time CEO, raising more than $100 million, and writing Nonprofits Unfiltered, I've decided to put some of that experience to work in a different way.

🎤 Welcome to YOUR NONPROFIT CONNECT!

A news segment where we're talking about what's REALLY happening in the nonprofit and philanthropic world.

The good. The questionable. The money. The opportunities. And the people doing extraordinary things without getting nearly enough recognition.

Not another fundraising lecture. Just nonprofit news, facts, and occasionally a little perspective from yours truly! 😂

Because let's face it, our sector has plenty of stories worth telling.

🎥 Here's a little taste of what I'm working on. Grab a cup of coffee and take that 5-minute break you deserve! 😊

Take a look and tell me what you think! Would you watch a weekly nonprofit news roundup?

10/13/2026

Just returned from a week in the Dominican Republic. Business and pleasure. Perfect place for a professional development retreat. I have so much clarity and ready to hit the busiest fundraising season for nonprofits running!

10/05/2026

Your nonprofit has a mission. Now it needs a fundraising strategy that can support it.

Small nonprofit leaders are expected to raise money, find grants, build partnerships, engage the board, cultivate donors, and grow programs, often all at the same time.

The Small Nonprofit Growth Series is a collection of live virtual trainings for nonprofit founders, executive directors, development professionals, and board leaders who want stronger fundraising systems and a clearer path to growth.

Before You Pay Out of Pocket...
Ask your employer (or a current funder) whether professional development, training, conference, or staff development funds can be used toward registration.

If your organization needs an invoice or documentation for reimbursement, S Joye & Associates can provide one upon request.

09/16/2026

The $1.1 Billion Lesson

Phil Knight and his wife just gave $1.1 BILLION to a hospital in Oregon.

Biggest gift you'll hear about this week.

But here's what nobody's talking about 🧵

They didn't just meet this hospital last Tuesday.

They've been giving to them for over a DECADE. $200 million before this gift.

So if you're a fundraiser sitting there thinking "where do I find a millionaire" — wrong question.

The real question is: which of your CURRENT donors could become a much bigger donor, if you actually built the relationship?

You might already have your billion-dollar donor.

They're just giving you $500 a year right now.

Go talk to them.

09/14/2026

Happy Birthday 🎁 to a great man Tyler Perry !
You were there for us on your 45th and it has never been forgotten! Go check out his birthday timeline! 🙌🏾 Enjoy your day, and God’s Promotion! ❤️

09/14/2026

“WE NEED TO RAISE $500,000 In the next six months.”

Here’s exactly where I’d start:
First, I’d stop treating $500,000 like one big number. ❌
I’d break it down:
• $200K from current funders and renewal increases
• $125K from new foundation prospects
• $75K from corporate partners
• $50K from major donors
• $50K from board-driven introductions, events, and individual giving

Then I’d build a 90-day pipeline around the warmest money first.
Current funders. Former funders. Lapsed donors. Corporate partners. Board relationships. People who already know the organization.
What I would not do is spend six months chasing strangers. 🙌🏾
When money is tight, relationships beat volume.✅
The first question isn’t “Where can we find $500K?”
It’s:
“Who already knows us, trusts us, and has the capacity to invest more?”‼️

09/13/2026

MacKenzie Scott has now given more than $1 BILLION to HBCUs. This month, a $42 million unrestricted gift to Elizabeth City State pushed her HBCU giving past the billion-dollar mark. Her model continues to emphasize large, flexible gifts rather than telling institutions exactly how to spend every dollar. She has figured out something too many other funders struggle with: Give good orgs the money and trust us to do our jobs!

09/09/2026

Opportunity Details

The fund provides $50,000 grants to early-stage nonprofits addressing various community-focused causes. The programme has already funded 23 nonprofit leaders across 8 countries since its inception in 2023. It seeks to foster innovation and strengthen community impact through diverse projects.

Selected participants receive:

Funding to support their missions
Networking opportunities with other nonprofit leaders
Potential to increase visibility and community engagement
Access to mentorship and resources
Other unique support tailored to their initiatives
Eligibility and Requirements

This opportunity is tailored for emerging nonprofit organizations with innovative ideas to enhance their communities. Geographic focus spans multiple countries with no restrictions specified on the sector or specific solutions to be addressed.

The Stanley 1913 Creators Fund awards $50K grants to nonprofits driving change in mental health, sustainability, and community well-being.

09/08/2026

Tried to give two struggling nonprofits a break on consulting.
Instead, I learned something I probably should have learned a long time ago:
I give away too much before anyone signs anything.
People get on the phone, I start solving problems, sharing strategy, reviewing ideas, and connecting dots because that’s how my brain works. By the time the proposal goes out, they’ve already received real consulting for free.
That changes now.
Sometimes the client that pays you $0 teaches you the most valuable lesson about your business.