The Dark Side of Doing Good: Nonprofit Disasters and How to Avoid Them

Doing good can go wrong! From botched events to donor drama and communication breakdowns, the nonprofit world is full of potential disasters. In this session, we’ll explore some of the scariest stories from the field—and share tips on how to avoid these common traps. Bring your own anonymized tales or learn from others as we offer insights into building stronger, more resilient nonprofits.

Additional Resources

Woman at a coffee shop looking at her computer and cellphone

All Data is NOT Created Equal: How DonorSearch and MLR Data Leaves RFM in the Dust

|
Read More

Frontlines of Social Good: 6/24/2026: The New Giving USA Results!

|
Read More
Video camera in the background with a profile pictures of Gail Perry and Kathryn Fuller Gamble

Close More Major Gifts: Use Wealth Screening to Focus on the Right Potential Donors

|
Read More