Saad&Shaw Comprehensive Fund Development Services

05/26/2026

Successful fundraising starts long before the ask.

The Fundraiser’s Guide to Soliciting Gifts: Turning Prospects into Donors is a practical resource designed to help fundraising professionals, nonprofit leaders, and board members strengthen one of the most important parts of development work—successful donor solicitation.

Inside, readers will learn how to:
✔️ Prepare effectively for donor meetings
✔️ Build meaningful relationships with prospective supporters
✔️ Approach the ask with greater confidence and clarity
✔️ Turn prospects into committed donors

Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to sharpen your approach, this resource offers practical guidance you can put to work immediately.

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05/26/2026

Are you utilizing volunteers to amplify your nonprofit's fundraising efforts?

Do you need to raise funds for your nonprofit? We suggest starting with building a volunteer fundraising team.

05/22/2026

Today’s featured resource: Prerequisites for Fundraising Success!

If your organization is working to strengthen its fundraising strategy, engage leadership, or build capacity, this resource is a great place to start.

05/21/2026

Nonprofit Mental Health – it’s not equally experienced

We can do more for ourselves, our friends and family members, our neighbors, and co-workers. The “more” begins with understanding, listening, learning about the available resources, and recognizing…

05/21/2026

We’re bringing back our publication spotlights! 📚

Over the years, Saad & Shaw has created practical resources designed to help nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, board members, and organizations grow stronger.

Today’s featured resource:
Prerequisites for Fundraising Success

Successful fundraising doesn’t begin with asking—it begins with preparation, planning, and a strong foundation.

If your organization is working to strengthen its fundraising strategy, engage leadership, or build capacity, this resource is a great place to start.

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05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor mothers not only with flowers and cards, but with action.

One powerful way to honor mothers is by investing in the organizations, programs, and causes that support women, children, families, and communities every day.

At Saad&Shaw, we believe philanthropy is love in action — and Mother’s Day is a meaningful reminder to give, serve, and strengthen the future.

Read more: https://saadandshaw.com/a-powerful-way-to-honor-mothers/

05/03/2026

What does it look like to lead with purpose in higher education?

At Roxbury Community College, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement plays a critical role in advancing equity, opportunity, and student success.

This is a chance to align your leadership with meaningful impact—working alongside a community committed to change.

Know someone who should be in this role? Share this opportunity.

🔗 Apply here:
https://rcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198422

05/01/2026

Roxbury Community College is seeking a bold, visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of an institution deeply rooted in community, access, and impact.

If you are passionate about advancing mission-driven work, building meaningful partnerships, and leading transformational fundraising efforts, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

🔗 Learn more and apply:
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04/28/2026

Once, a great wise person lamented, “No organization can obtain greatness by stumbling over their board.”

There are multiple lenses through which you can view the membership of your nonprofit board. One of these is the fundraising lens.

04/27/2026

🚨 Tomorrow’s FUNdraising Good Times…

Is your board helping your organization grow…
or quietly holding it back?

We’re diving into one of the most important—and often avoided—topics in nonprofit leadership.

If you’ve ever struggled with board engagement or fundraising expectations…
you don’t want to miss this.

💡 Honest
💡 Insightful
💡 Actionable

Check back tomorrow.