Susan

Susan Kahan

Susan Kahan is the founder and principal of Sapphire Fundraising Specialists. She helps nonprofit leaders and board members navigate change, strengthen donor relationships, and focus on what actually matters next.

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How to Build a Legacy Giving Program for Your Jewish Nonprofit

How to Build a Legacy Giving Program for Your Jewish Nonprofit

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in the Jewish nonprofit...

7 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2026

7 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2026

Is it just me, or did 2025 come and go in a blink? We survived some wild stuff, from the...

Do Churches Pay Property Taxes? Exemptions Explained

Do Churches Pay Property Taxes? Exemptions Explained

While most churches are income tax-exempt, do churches have to pay property taxes? Many people assume all churches are fully...

More Mission, Less Burnout: How Nonprofit Fractional Staffing Makes Your Organization More Sustainable

More Mission, Less Burnout: How Nonprofit Fractional Staffing Makes Your Organization More Sustainable

In Nonprofit Leaders’ Top Concerns Entering 2025, the Urban Institute confirmed what we are experiencing: nonprofits are struggling to meet...

Hunger Action Month: 7 Ways to Get Involved

Hunger Action Month: 7 Ways to Get Involved

Millions of Americans face food insecurity issues, including nearly 14 million children. Every September, Hunger Action Month inspires people in...

The Great Wealth Transfer: A $124 Trillion Opportunity for Nonprofits

The Great Wealth Transfer: A $124 Trillion Opportunity for Nonprofits

The Great Wealth Transfer is upon us. Over the next couple of decades, roughly $124 trillion is expected to move...

What is Mutual Aid? Benefits and Fundraising Tips

What is Mutual Aid? Benefits and Fundraising Tips

It was the height of COVID-19, and everything felt uncertain. Supply chains were iffy, you couldn’t find staples like toilet...

Nonprofit Fraud Prevention: Tips and Tools for Better Security

Nonprofit Fraud Prevention: Tips and Tools for Better Security

Did you know that 10% of fraudulent cases worldwide are reported by nonprofit organizations? Nonprofit fraud prevention has become critical...

6 Nonprofits Making a Difference During the Los Angeles Wildfires

6 Nonprofits Making a Difference During the Los Angeles Wildfires

Since the initial Palisades Fire erupted on January 7, 2025, the historic Los Angeles fires have resulted in approximately $250...

8 Reasons to Migrate from EveryAction to Donorbox for Smarter Fundraising

8 Reasons to Migrate from EveryAction to Donorbox for Smarter Fundraising

Migrating from your existing fundraising solutions can be daunting. But moving away from clunky, outdated, and expensive systems is often...

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