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Nonprofit friends — if your back office feels more complicated than it used to, you’re not imagining it.

There are more ways to give than ever: online platforms, donor-advised funds, stock gifts, corporate matching portals, and more.

That’s wonderful for generosity. But it also means more moving parts behind the scenes.

Here’s what I’ve been telling clients lately: Your team isn’t struggling. Your organization is growing. The next step isn’t adding another software tool.

It’s making sure everything talks to each other clearly — so your data is clean, your reports are accurate, and your leadership feels confident making decisions.

When systems are aligned, fundraising feels lighter. More strategic. Less reactive.

If you’re navigating this shift, you’re not alone. And it’s absolutely solvable. To learn more, please read my latest article:

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Year-End Campaign Is Nearly Over. Now Don’t Drop the Ball. By Alexander Freeman

This week, I posted about my work on the Texas Exes San Antonio Chapter Gala Committee. Check out the specific steps I take to create structure and order for , Special Events, and . Hook 'Em 🤘

Behind the Scenes of Alumni Gala Planning A Data + Major Gifts Playbook for a High-Impact Spring Fundraiser

This , I'm happy to announce the new nonprofit I co-founded called The Legacy Project. This passion project stemmed from my time at the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and leverages AI to recreate millions of records of World War II service members. Learn more and join our mission of discovering and preserving the stories of 16 million veterans by going to:

The Legacy Project - Honoring 16 Million WWII Veterans Building a national archive to preserve the stories of all 16 million U.S. WWII veterans. Free and open to the public.

If your nonprofit data is messy, check out the 7 ways Freeman Consulting can get you back on track or refer a nonprofit and get paid! https://freeman.services/f/smart-systems-stronger-fundraising-how-freeman-consulting-helps

Smart Systems, Stronger Fundraising: How Freeman Consulting Helps By Alexander Freeman

#nonprofitdevelopment #digitalhumanities #austincommunity #skillscertification | Alexander Freeman Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in 6 illuminating nonprofit workshops provided by the City of Austin's Economic Development Department. I am honored to have earned the Nonprofit Skills Certification Digital Badge as a result of my dedication and commitment to enhancing my skills in t...

Get the formula for sustainable year-end fundraising growth in Freeman Consulting’s latest post.

Mini-Series: Cleaning Your Lists + Building a Roadmap to Sustainable Growth - Part 3 Part 3: Cleaning Your Lists + Building a Roadmap to Sustainable Growth Introduction After recognizing your data silos in Part 1 and learning to aim for a Single Source of Truth in Part 2, the next step is hands-on: cleaning your lists and creating a roadmap that keeps data healthy. Start With Stewar

Can you trust your data? Check out Part 2 of our year-end appeal series.

Mini-Series: Breaking Down Data Silos for Nonprofit Success - Part 2 Part 2: From Messy Data to a Single Source of Truth Introduction In Part 1, we talked about how silos keep your data locked up and your fundraising potential trapped. Now let’s look at how to break free.

Is your nonprofit working on your year-end appeal? Learn about the perils of data silos and the benefits of a single source of truth in Freeman Consulting's latest series.

Mini-Series: Breaking Down Data Silos for Nonprofit Success Part 1: From Corn to CRMs – Why Data Silos Are Harming Nonprofits Introduction Growing up near a grain elevator in Lakeview, Michigan, I learned early on about silos: they're great for storing corn, but not data. In 2018, when I became the executive director and moved our office online, I realized...

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Red Tuesday and the Freeman Development Triangle By Alexander Freeman September 4, 2025

Is anyone else working on a year-end appeal? If so, what do you hate more, writing the letter or narrowing down your list? 📝

At Freeman Consulting, we take your lists and turn them into gold - schedule a complimentary consultation and we'll help you cross that off. https://freeman.services/ola/services/book-a-complimentary-meeting