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.

What is a Nonprofit EIN: A Compact Guide with Steps and FAQs

When starting a nonprofit, organizations must immediately register with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an employee identification number (EIN)....

10 Ideas to Effectively Kickstart Your New Year Fundraising

Nonprofits may appreciate the downtime after the busy giving season, but the start of the new year is the perfect...

How to Run Successful Food Drives to Help Your Community

Forty-one million people struggle with hunger in the United States. Your community is not immune to this problem. The best...

Nonprofit Statement of Activities: All You Should Know (+FAQs)

Nonprofit accounting can feel complicated for nonprofits without a solid financial background, but there are ways to make filing reports...

9 Essential and Free Marketing Tools for Nonprofits

When you run a nonprofit, it can feel like you have a million things on your to-do list and no...

Donorbox Academy: Online Courses for Nonprofits

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an eager newbie, there’s always something unexplored to learn in the rapidly changing nonprofit...

Understanding Nonprofit Endowment: All You Need to Know

Nonprofit endowments can be a great thing for the longevity of an organization, but they can also be tricky to...

17 Fall Fundraiser Ideas to Boost Engagement and Raise More Money

Fall conjures up pumpkin, apple pie smells, and a fantastic array of unique and exciting events. This article will share...

Nonprofit Consulting – Everything You Need to Know

Nonprofit consulting may have a better return on investment than you think. Managing a nonprofit organization is certainly hard work....

15 Techniques to Boost Donor Acquisition [2026]

Donors are everything for nonprofits. Whether you're an experienced fundraiser or just getting started, the task of finding new donors...