The View from Here
Step back and the larger landscape of your nonprofit comes into view — how your purpose holds steady through change, and where your next horizon lies.
What experience has taught me, the lessons that keep surfacing, and what I'm witnessing in the field all show that nonprofits flourish when they stay curious, accountable, and deeply human.
I write from that wider vantage — sharing guidance shaped by decades of practice to help you see your strongest path forward.
Hard-Won Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector
The most impactful organizations require best-in-class strategies. As a Peter Drucker Fellow, former nonprofit CEO, and consultant who advised hundreds of mission-driven organizations — helping raise over a billion dollars from private foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and government sources — I bring decades of hard-won experience to the challenges you face every day.
I now write and think exclusively about the nonprofit sector: optimizing fundraising, strengthening governance, advancing organizational culture, and improving program effectiveness to accelerate the impact that matters most.
I write about the real dilemmas nonprofit leaders face — practical, unvarnished thinking from someone who truly gets it. I hope my material addresses your challenges, big and small, and propels your mission forward.
If my thinking resonates with you, the next step is to read my books and share them with your board and executive team. Whether you choose one or all three, each is designed to give you tools you can put to work immediately.
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My Books
Nonprofits deserve practical thinking, not abstract theory. I write from experience — grounded in decades of leadership, fundraising, consulting, and real organizational challenges. Every article, book, and insight is designed to help nonprofits make more informed decisions and create greater impact.
The Non Profit Fundraising Solution
A practical framework for building sustainable fundraising systems that help nonprofits grow with confidence and clarity.
Fundraising 401: Masterclasses in nonprofit fundraising that would make Peter Drucker proud
A deeper exploration of advanced fundraising strategy, donor relationships, leadership, and long-term organizational growth.
A Nonprofit Guide to Artificial Intelligence
A practical introduction to how nonprofit leaders can responsibly use AI to improve fundraising, communication, operations, and mission delivery.
Articles, Musings & Practical Thinking
Whitepapers
What people are saying about Laurence
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"Right at the start, I fell in love with this new book by Laurence Pagnoni. And the love went all the way to the end."
— Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Philanthropy Program, St. Mary’s University, Minnesota
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"There is so much written about AI, yet very little that a nonprofit can use. Laurence fixed that problem. Bravo. And typical of Laurence’s generosity, he makes it available for a buck!"
— Arreva, Tech with Purpose, Driven By Cause
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