Let me start with a truth that might sting: Your team's incredible dedication and late-night grant writing sessions aren't enough. Neither is your innovative programming or your dedicated board. The missing piece? A brand that makes people stop scrolling and start caring. I know what you're thinking: "Not another branding conversation." But I'm

Your last board meeting was a celebration. Program numbers were up. Donor retention was strong. Staff turnover was low. It was the kind of meeting that should have you sleeping well at night. Instead, you're awake, thinking about what one of your program directors said in passing last week: "We're doing everything right. I just wonder if it’s

5 Key Predictors of Fundraising Success Funding a mission is about more than just raising money — it’s about telling a compelling story, building relationships and fostering generosity. At Radiant, we’ve created a step-by-step framework to help you analyze the effectiveness of your ministry’s fundraising and identify opportunities for

What’s more important: Building an internal empire or achieving real success? As leaders, we often measure success by what we build. The teams we assemble, the structures we put in place, the systems we oversee — these can feel like markers of progress. But at what point do we stop and ask: Are we building something that truly serves our mission or just building an empire for ourselves?

At Radiant, we believe technology and design can be powerful catalysts for ministry impact. When Compassion, a global leader in child development and poverty alleviation, needed a solution to engage donors more effectively, they partnered with us to reimagine their primary donor system, MyCompassion.

As a new year begins, many ministries set ambitious goals: grow their reach, impact more lives and deepen their connection to the communities they serve. But what if the most significant growth isn’t found in doing more, but seeing differently? What if the greatest obstacle to your ministry’s growth isn’t lack of resources,

In the deafening chorus of Giving Tuesday appeals, even the most compelling messages risk getting lost. While this global day of giving has garnered a lot of attention since its inception in 2012, the sheer volume of participating organizations makes it harder than ever to stand out. 

Over the last three decades of working with ministries, I’ve had many conversations that have left me thinking deeply about the intersection of stewardship, responsibility and leadership. A specific interaction has left a lasting impression on me...

If you’re an Executive Director or Marketing Manager, think about how much cash went to marketing salaries, overhead and the endless cycle of onboarding and managing. Now, compare that to what you actually accomplished. Are you seeing the growth and ROI you aimed for, or does the math look grim?