Digital Fundraising Is Your Nonprofit's Biggest Growth Lever
Farther Institutional's Aaron Sheklin sits down with fundraising partner Michael Stein — a strategist with 30+ years in nonprofit fundraising — on where digital fundraising is headed, and how to turn that momentum into lasting financial strength.
The future of nonprofit fundraising is digital
Michael Stein × Aaron Sheklin — a candid conversation on the future of fundraising.
Why this matters
Every nonprofit works hard to raise money. Far fewer have a plan for what happens next.
The gap between raising funds and stewarding them well is where growth quietly stalls.
What closes it?
- A fundraising strategy built for how donors actually give today
- Financial infrastructure that protects and grows every dollar you raise
- Governance and reporting your board can act on with confidence
In this conversation, Michael Stein and Aaron Sheklin walk through both sides of that equation — and what your organization can put to work now.
What You'll Learn
Inside the conversation:
- How nonprofit fundraising has shifted from simple email lists to data-driven donor stewardship
- Where small and mid-sized organizations are leaving opportunity on the table
- Why technology and donor-privacy decisions matter more than ever
- How complex and non-cash gifts can fuel long-term growth
- What it takes to turn fundraising wins into a durable endowment
Who should watch
This conversation is for:
- Executive directors and nonprofit CEOs
- Board members and trustees
- Development and advancement teams
- Finance and investment committee members
If you're responsible for your organization's financial future, this discussion will resonate.
Two unique perspectives
Featured in this conversation
Bridging two unique perspectives of fundraising for mission-driven organizations.
Director, Institutional · Farther
Aaron Sheklin
With a background in law and finance, Aaron brings a unique perspective to nonprofit leadership and governance. He is a licensed attorney in both Florida and New York and an active member of the Florida Bar Association and New York Bar Association. He serves as Chairman of SEHEI, a 501(c)(3) shared housing initiative, and is a board member of the Planned Giving Council of Northeast Florida, furthering his commitment to philanthropic strategy and legacy giving.
Beyond his advisory work, Aaron has a strong entrepreneurial background. He co-founded ClickPay, which grew to become the largest payment processor in the real estate industry before its acquisition by RealPage in 2019. His ability to build, scale, and navigate complex financial landscapes offers invaluable insight to the nonprofit sector.
Digital Fundraising Strategist · Farther Institutional Fundraising Partner
Michael Stein
Michael Stein has been a writer and digital strategist for mission-driven organizations since the early days of the internet. As principal of Laguna Creek Consulting, he advises nonprofits, foundations, and civic organizations on digital engagement, online fundraising, social media, and donor experience.
Over a 30-year career, Michael has led digital strategy for organizations including Habitat for Humanity International, Consumer Reports, the William J. Clinton Foundation, and Ploughshares Fund. He previously served as Senior Director of Partnerships at the nonprofit CRM platform EveryAction and as a Senior Account Executive at the Mal Warwick Donordigital fundraising agency.
Michael co-authored the field-defining 1997 book Fundraising on the Internet, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, and Wired. He partners with Farther Institutional as a fundraising advisor.
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Turn momentum into lasting financial strength
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How Farther Institutional helps
Strong fundraising deserves strong financial infrastructure
Farther Institutional partners with mission-driven organizations to protect and grow what you raise.
Professional oversight without the internal team
Outsourced CIO services bring institutional-quality investment management and fiduciary oversight to organizations that cannot justify an internal investment staff — the same rigor as a major endowment, without the overhead.
This interview is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Michael Stein is a fundraising partner of Farther Institutional.