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Cindy’s Sabbatical Lessons Learned
My kids are fun! I absolutely loved spending time with Alex and Maddie. We did some cool stuff and had awesome conversations. We watched movies, ...
Reflection to Move Forward
Cindy's sabbatical is a personal example of what reflection can do. The same principle applies at the organizational level. Nonprofits face unique challenges: mission drift, ...
EMERGING DONORS REDEFINE GENEROSITY
A few of our staff recently participated in the Association of Fundraising Professionals Shifting Generosity webinar: What Younger Donors Want and How to Respond. As ...
The MaxEx Philosophy on Broadening the Base
MaxEx’s approach to broadening the base rests on four interconnected pillars. Each one addresses a different dimension of the challenge. Together, they form a framework ...
Is Your Organizational Puzzle Complete?
At Maximizing Excellence, LLC, we often describe organizational sustainability as a puzzle. Each piece represents a critical capacity-building element that, when aligned and functioning well, ...
Shifting Sioux Falls’ Philanthropic Mindset
Philanthropy has long shaped the identity of Sioux Falls. Its future now depends on how we all respond to the current moment. MaxEx is proposing ...
Generational Insights: Strategies for Nonprofits to Consider
Generational shifts are changing how nonprofits approach fundraising and donor engagement. Boards and executive teams need to understand the trends and support the necessary investments ...
Generational Data and Trends that Caught our Eye
*From the CCS Fundraising’s 2025 Philanthropic Landscape Report
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