My blog began as a series of articles. In 2013, I began sharing thought pieces, or posts, for those following Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog. This is a list of thought pieces since 2013. Most recent posts are listed first.


Cloud Security Protects Your Nonprofit’s Future | March 25, 2024

Take the Long View | March 2, 2024

Importance of Nonprofit Research and a New Discovery | February 4, 2023

Happy Holidays and Carolyn’s Project Updates | November 24, 2023

Making the Case | October 14, 2023

Laying the Groundwork for Successful Fundraising | August 19, 2023

ONE Power Summit 2023 | June 10, 2023

Carolyn’s Updates, Be Prepared, and the ONE Power Summit | May 24, 2023

Carolyn’s Tech Webinar and More | March 14, 2023

Old School Teaches New Lessons | February 4, 2023

Everyone Matters | December 30, 2022

Year-end Wrap Up 2022 | December 6, 2022

Nonprofits and the Economy | November 5, 2022

Practical Planned Giving … and Mayor Gift Fundraising | September 12, 2022

Updates from Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog | July 15, 2022

Be Strong, Sound and Secure: Supporting Uvalde | June 3, 2022

How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career | April 5, 2022

We Must Have Plugins and Other Myths | February 5, 2022

Hurricanes and Other Disasters: Nonprofits Must Prepare | February 5, 2022

Parting Thoughts on 2021 | December 9, 2021

National Infrastructure Improvements Help Nonprofits, Too | November 7, 2021

Nonprofit Fundraising: Reasons for Hope | September 14, 2021

Every Day is Mandela Day | July 17, 2021

Inspiring Words in Challenging Times | July 3, 2021

Is Bigger Better? | June 1, 2021

GuideStar: Invaluable Nonprofit Resource | An Update | June 1, 2021

Fundraising Professionals Are Essential Workers | April 25, 2021

Quiet Time Has Been a Busy Time: Carolyn’s Update | February 22, 2021

Why Art and “Looking” Matter, and a Bit of Census History | September 28, 2020 (this post discusses my university research on the 1890 Census)

Grant Conversations | August 27, 2020

Research and Writing | Ideal Tasks While Working from Home | May 11, 2020

Habits of Mind in Challenging Times | March 16, 2020

Financial Literacy: The M in STEM | March 7, 2020

No Time Like The Present: Disaster Planning Helps Your Nonprofit and Community | February 20, 2020

Building Your Nonprofit’s Credibility with Qgiv | November 7, 2019

Baby Boomers and Older Adults: Go For Startups | July 24, 2019

Apollo Program: Era of Optimism | A Personal Tale | July 14, 2019

Combatting Hate and “Dangerous” Speech | April 27, 2019

Rethinking Major Gift Fundraising | February 27, 2019

Don’t Forget to Prepare for Rainy Days | November 12, 2018

Trust Your Instincts | Early Career Lessons | August 4, 2018

Summer is “Development” Time | July 10, 2018

Digital Inclusion: As We Race Ahead, Let’s Be Sure No One is Left Behind | October 8, 2017

Hurricane Inspiration on the Gulf Coast | September 4, 2017

Being a Bridge | April 27, 2017

You and the Donor | April 19, 2017

Giving Thanks for Diversity | November 18, 2016

Media and Nonprofits | A Worthwhile Partnership | February 19, 2016

ONE Campaign and the Electrify Africa Act | November 29, 2015

Best of the Old and New | November 8, 2015

Nonprofit Fundraisers’ Bill of Rights | November 15, 2014

Lots of Zeros | September 1, 2013

Engage Online Ambassadors | May 15, 2013

Emergencies: Use Social Media | April 25, 2013