Pacific Northwest Fundraising

07/21/2025

🚨 The Numbers Are In: $592.5 Billion in Giving. But What Does It Mean?

The new Giving USA 2025 report is more than just a record of generosity — it’s a wake-up call for nonprofits everywhere.

In his latest article, PNWF Founder Eddie Allen breaks down 4 game-changing lessons for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders:
1️⃣ Giving is growing — but donors are getting smarter.
2️⃣ No database = no donor development.
3️⃣ Boards must be development-ready.
4️⃣ The future is hybrid, relational, and mission-led.

Eddie doesn’t just report the trends — he explains what they demand from you and your organization.
This is your roadmap if your nonprofit has the heart but not the infrastructure.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-592-billion-giving-says-future-nonprofits-ruzzc/

📅 Ready to build what your mission deserves? Schedule a conversation with Eddie.

07/10/2025

🎧 It’s Live!

Eddie Allen — our CEO, Founder & Lead Guide — joins Ryan Philbrook on the mic for a special episode:
“You Registered for GM24… Now What?”
From what to expect next to why GM24 matters, Eddie shares his passion, insight, and the heart behind this powerful day of giving.

🌟 Listen now on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/DZPNSH24uagDc3BIfa

Be inspired. Be ready. Let’s Give More — together.

07/09/2025

🛑 Nonprofits don’t need a mascot. They need a mission.

Too often, boards and EDs chase the idea of hiring a “face” for their organization—someone to charm donors, pose for pictures, and give the illusion of momentum. But here’s the truth:

✅ A mission with systems is stronger than a personality without them.
✅ Your brand should never hinge on a single person.
✅ The best ambassadors might already be in your boardroom.

This piece explores why we say “Mission Over Mascot”—and how a Fractional Business Model builds the infrastructure for long-term visibility, credibility, and connection.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mission-over-mascot-why-nonprofits-need-loczc

We’re building brands that outlive the hype.

Somewhere along the way, the nonprofit world understood that every organization needs a “face.” You’ve heard it in board meetings, seen it in job postings, or maybe even said it yourself: “We need someone to be the face of the organization.

07/09/2025

🎧 Coming July 10 on SoundCloud!

Podcast Title: “You Registered for GM24… Now What?”
Hosted by Ryan Philbrook, this special episode features Eddie Allen, our CEO, Founder, and Lead Guide, as he shares what makes Give More 2024 so powerful.

This quote says it all. Tune in on July 10 to glimpse what’s ahead, how the community is uniting, and what’s next for you as a GM24 participant.
📍 Listen on SoundCloud.

💥 Get inspired. Get ready. Let’s Give More—together.

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! At PNWF, freedom means every nonprofit can build the infrastructure to thrive.

Here’s to independence—and impact.

07/01/2025

Heads up, friends and partners!

PNWF will be closed from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, so our team can rest, reflect, and soak in some summer joy. We’ll be back, recharged and ready, on Monday, July 7.

Whether lighting sparklers, floating down a river, or just catching your breath, may your Fourth be filled with restoration and gratitude.

Because stewardship starts with sustainability.
And development? Still a team sport.

06/27/2025

3 Days Left! June 30 is the last day to register and lock in your PNWF 90-Day Campaign Package.

⏳ Let’s build your campaign the right way.

📅 Save the Date: September 25, 2025
📅 Schedule a Meeting: Schedule Now
📧 Contact Us: [email protected]

06/26/2025

Community Roots Collaborative raised over $25K last year with a focused campaign strategy built on smart messaging and a matching gift. That’s the PNWF difference.

📈 Ready to level up your GM24 results? Let’s talk.
📅 Save the Date: September 25, 2025
📅 Schedule a Meeting: https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94
📧 Contact Us: [email protected]

06/25/2025

You've registered for Give More 24! Now what?

Ninety days isn't much. PNWF's 90-Day Campaign Package gives you a donor strategy, messaging, matching gift game plan, and a full content calendar actually to deliver results.

📩 Let us build your campaign. You focus on your mission.
📅 Schedule a Meeting: https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94
📧 Contact Us: [email protected]

06/24/2025

The Development Director Model is Broken — Here’s What Nonprofits Should Do Instead

The average tenure of a Development Director is just 16 months, and according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, turnover costs organizations $130,000.

And that doesn’t even account for mission disruption or the stress placed on staff as they scramble to recover.

Why does this keep happening? We're hiring development directors before we build the systems to support them.

Here’s the truth:
👉 Most walk into unclear messaging, unqualified donor lists, disengaged boards, and immediate pressure to perform.
👉 The result? Burnout, donor churn, and organizational whiplash.
👉 Then we do it all again.

At PNWF, we believe in a better way.
✅ We build infrastructure first: donor pipelines, stewardship systems, board training, campaign messaging, and CRM structure.
✅ Then—and only then—do you hire your full-time Development Director. And guess what? They succeed. They stay. They grow your impact.

If your organization hires out of panic instead of readiness, let’s discuss a fractional ramp-up model that works.

📩 Drop a comment, message, or reach out at [email protected].

Let’s build this right.

Why traditional Development Director hiring keeps failing—and what to do instead. Why hiring a Development Director first leads to burnout and turnover 16-month average tenure.

06/23/2025

Why Partner with PNWF for GM24?

Key Points:

🏆 Proven Expertise: Eddie Allen, PNWF’s Founder, has been involved with GM24 since its inception and consistently ranks as a top fundraiser.

🎯 Unmatched Results: From 272% to 399% revenue growth, we’ve consistently helped nonprofits exceed their goals.
🤝 End-to-End Support: From June 1, 2025, to post-event follow-ups on September 30, we manage every aspect of your campaign.
📈 Maximized Results: Clients who partner with PNWF see unparalleled success in donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.
📅 Schedule a Meeting: Schedule Now

📧 Contact Us: [email protected]

06/21/2025

🚨 Let’s say it: The traditional Development Director model is broken.

Nonprofits keep chasing unicorn hires — and burning through $130K+ in turnover costs — only to end up right back where they started. 💸

In his latest article, Eddie Allen, Founder of Pacific Northwest Fundraising, explains why this model is failing and suggests a smarter, sustainable alternative.

👉 Get the truth. Learn the fix.

👀 Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-traditional-development-director-role-3wjpc

🔗 www.pacificnorthwestfundraising.us