The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer report was released recently. It’s a report that measures trust in institutions globally, and no surprise, it’s not looking great. Not only is trust declining, but insularity is increasing as people increasingly only trust people and institutions like them. Our realities are not shared, and we are retreating into smaller circles of trust. You don’t need to read this report to understand this happening; you just need to read the news. The repor

For many organizations trust is something that is assumed and not questioned. We know we're doing good work, we know we're doing it competently, and we know that we are putting everything we have into making the world a better place. But being trustworthy and being trusted are two different things. In this Chat, Bob and Laurel discuss the role of trust in fundraising and community engagement, share recent research that suggests the nonprofit sector is not nearly as trusted as

Bob and Laurel share some of their biggest fundraising pet peeves. Join them to see if your biggest pet peeve made the list. And if you have one that we didn't mention, we'd love to hear about it!

Join Bob and Laurel for a discussion around organizational vision, why it is important, common roadblocks to creating vision, and how to utilize it effectively. If your looking for support creating your organization's vision, contact us at mail@theosbornegroup.com .

Bob and Laurel kick off the new year with some thoughts on what to focus on now for a strong 2026.

In our latest chat, Bob and Laurel share their thoughts on the role of AI in Fundraising and some things to consider as you integrated new tools into your organization.

Implementing a strong major gifts program is about more than knowing how to build strong donor partnerships. It requires having...

Join Bob and Laurel as they discuss the many "rules" that we're taught about foundations and why some of them might be holding us back...

Small, simple events can be a powerful part of your development strategy. In this TOG Chat, Bob and Laurel discuss different types of...

In this TOG Chat Laurel and Bob they discuss the challenges many nonprofits are facing with uncertainty around potential funding cuts and...

Join Bob and Laurel for the latest TOG Chat where they catch up on a variety of topics, including fundraising during uncertainty, board...

In recent years, the nonprofit sector has faced a challenging fundraising landscape, evidenced by a multi-year decline in giving. This...

We're hearing from more and more organizations that they are thinking about conducting a campaign. Whether you're looking to raise funds...

In this latest Chat Bob, Karen, and Laurel respond to a recent article that shares the disconnect between managers and employees and how...

As we dive into event season, Bob and Laurel discuss how to get the most out of your events and offer some ideas around other events to...

In our latest chat, Bob and Laurel discuss the role of the board in fundraising - the challenges and opportunities to best engaging this...

Bob and Laurel discuss opportunities and challenges in utilizing social media in your fundraising program and how to set right-sized...

2024 is looking to be a year full of fundraising opportunities and challenges. In the latest TOG Chat, Bob and Laurel discuss three keys...

The last six weeks of the year are, for many fundraisers, some of the busiest of the year. Bob and I recently posted a TOG Chat on...

As we enter some of the busiest fundraising weeks of the year, Bob and Laurel share some thoughts and tips to help you prioritize your...