Burgan Advancement Consulting

10/18/2025

Why Fundraisers Need AI's Logic, Not Just Its Copywriting! 🧠

Let's be honest: AI writing a first draft of a social post is helpful, but it won't transform your workday. Using AI as a logic engine to automate complex admin and strategic planning will.

This article dives into the deep productivity gains you can unlock—from low-code automation to turning a messy data report into a clean, executive summary in seconds. Stop wasting time on tedious tasks!

Fundraisers: The real value of AI is not in copywriting. See the roadmap for using GenAI to transform administrative data and strategic planning.

10/09/2025

Happy playoff baseball season to all those who celebrate! 🎉⚾🎉

Sports aren’t just entertainment—they’re part of the city’s identity.

That passion is something fundraisers can’t afford to ignore. Whether it’s planning around a playoff game or leaning into the energy of a championship run, being mindful of local sports schedules can make or break your campaign strategy.

Here are four reasons why fundraisers should keep an eye on the sports calendar and how it can help maximize engagement and avoid common pitfalls.

Four reasons fundraisers should be following their professional home teams, and how it can help them raise more

10/03/2025

Introducing Burgan Advancement Consulting – advancing missions with strategy, data, and heart.

After years of working alongside mission-driven organizations, I’ve seen firsthand how the right systems and strategies can unlock potential and amplify impact. My new consulting business is dedicated to helping nonprofits and institutions strengthen their operations, harness their data, and build sustainable solutions that support their teams and advance their missions.

What I bring to the table:
🔹 Deep experience with optimizing fundraising systems
🔹13+ years of experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT
🔹 A collaborative, solutions-focused approach tailored to each client’s unique goals

I’m looking forward to partnering with organizations that want to work smarter, streamline their systems, and set themselves up for long-term success.

If you know of a nonprofit or institution navigating system transitions, database optimization, or change management challenges, I’d love to connect.

Please reach out or share my name with anyone who could benefit from support in this space.

Here’s to new beginnings and the exciting work ahead!

10/03/2025

Introducing Burgan Advancement Consulting--advancing missions with strategy, data, and heart.

After years of working in advancement and development, I’ve seen how the right strategies, systems, and tools can transform the way organizations connect with their communities and grow their impact. That’s exactly what I’ll be helping schools and nonprofits do.

I’m excited to offer support with:
🔹 Advancement strategy
🔹 Systems optimization
🔹 Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Consulting

This new chapter is about helping mission-driven organizations do their best work—and I can’t wait to get started. 💡

👉 Follow along here for insights, tips, and updates as I build this new venture!