Sherry Quam Taylor 12/18/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/18/25

Nonprofit Leaders: Fundraise in Years, Not Days

Here’s the most underrated advice I can give you today: Fundraise in years, not days.

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/17/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/17/25

The Fundraising Shift that Creates Long-Term Revenue Solutions for Nonprofits

ZERO PERCENT of $10M+ sustainable nonprofits were created by events, paddles, golf, or auctions . . .

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/11/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/11/25

Investing In Relational Fundraising Work With Your Nonprofit

If one of your goals is to scale philanthropy, diversify away from federal dollars, or build sustainability through relational fundraising…check this list to see if you’re REALLY serious….

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/9/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/9/25

In Nonprofit Fundraising, Consistency is the Path to Greatness

Everyone wants the results of fundraising without the discipline, routine, and consistency it requires.

Consistency is the pathway to greatness. It closes the gap between good intentions and action.

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/8/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/8/25

Nonprofit Leaders: You Don’t Need More Ideas, You Need More Consistent Execution . . .

Most nonprofit development departments don’t need more ideas. They need more consistent execution . . .

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/6/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/6/25

FORBES Nonprofit Council // Strategic Plan, Meet Reality: How To Fund The Plan You Actually Wrote

As you know, I'm an Official Member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council! You can see ALL my articles here.

This month's NEW article is called:
Strategic Plan, Meet Reality: How To Fund The Plan You Actually Wrote

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/4/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/4/25

What if our nonprofit board members don’t want to fundraise and they quit?

My client asked me to meet with her and her board member the other day to prepare for an upcoming workshop. As we proceeded through the content she asked, “Can I ask a difficult question?”

Sherry Quam Taylor 12/2/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 12/2/25

Questions You Should Ask Yourself About Your Nonprofit Fundraising Team

Questions to ask if you’re worried your fundraising staff might not be comfortable with leading 1:1 investment-level conversations . . .

Sherry Quam Taylor 11/20/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 11/20/25

Different is Better in Nonprofit Fundraising

Simply put, I teach EDs and Development Teams how to have different conversations with donors and funders. And that changes everything for my clients . . .

Sherry Quam Taylor 11/13/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 11/13/25

My Nonprofit Client Landed a One Million Dollar Gift

What would you do if you were less than 60-days into your new fiscal year and landed a ONE MILLION DOLLAR gift?

Sherry Quam Taylor 11/11/25 Sherry Quam Taylor 11/11/25

What to do when you receive a substantial nonprofit donation without the donor’s contact info . . .

You know those mystery donors who mail in substantial checks but you don't have an email or phone number for? How can you engage them in stewardship?