Welcome to Philanthropy 451, a weekly newsletter with my thoughts on the state of the nonprofit industry, including anecdotes, statistics, and helpful recommendations. I'm Lisa Greer and I'm obsessed with Saving Giving.
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Fundraising Tip of the Week | September 16, 2026
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Keeping overhead artificially low can have real consequences.
Underpaying staff, relying on outdated technology, or refusing to invest in fundraising may make a ratio look impressive, but none of those things necessarily make your...
Burning Questions: How Do We Talk About Overhead Without Scaring Donors Away?
A quick note before we dive in: Beginning in October, Burning Questions will become a Premium Subscriber benefit. Our monthly Philanthropy 451 articles and Tip of the Week will remain free for everyone, but if you’d like to continue receivi...
Fundraising Tip of the Week | September 8, 2026
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Every nonprofit has overhead — pretending you don’t is a charade. Good work requires the right people, systems, technology, fundraising, administration and infrastructure. Those operational resources provide the foundation for the wo...
Fundraising Tip of the Week | August 31, 2026
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Age is a poor predictor of generosity.
Many younger donors have significant financial resources, while others are building the habits that will shape their philanthropy for decades to come.
If you dismiss someone because they “loo...
Fundraising Tip of the Week | August 24, 2026
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Donors understand that running an effective nonprofit costs money. Salaries, technology, rent, and infrastructure aren’t distractions from the mission—they’re what make the mission possible.
When organizations avoid talking about ov...
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Lisa Greer is a philanthropist, nonprofit advisor, speaker, bestselling author, and advocate for transforming fundraising. She challenges outdated practices, creating a relationship-based approach to ensure a more impactful philanthropic culture.
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