# What's Under the Lid?

A space to learn, build, and breathe. We explore nonprofit fundraising operations that meet you where you are, from pop culture philanthropy to your CRM.

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## [Can Your Fundraising Operations Hold a Windfall?](https://whatsunderthelid.substack.com/p/can-your-fundraising-operations-hold)

_2026-06-09 · Dena Vongchanh_

Hearing three MacKenzie Scott recipients talk about their windfalls got me thinking about the part no talks about: the fundraising operations behind the gift.

## [The Oscars Just Showed You Four Donors in Your Database.](https://whatsunderthelid.substack.com/p/the-oscars-just-showed-you-four-donors)

_2026-03-17 · Dena Vongchanh_

Their giving styles are different. Your stewardship should be, too.

## [Your Next Generation of Donors Is Already Giving. Are You Meeting Them There?](https://whatsunderthelid.substack.com/p/your-next-generation-of-donors-is)

_2026-03-03 · Dena Vongchanh_

What charity livestreams can teach your nonprofit about meeting younger donors where they already are.

## [What the Winter Olympics Can Teach Your Nonprofit About Playing the Long Game](https://whatsunderthelid.substack.com/p/what-the-winter-olympics-can-teach)

_2026-02-18 · Dena Vongchanh_

The Games end. Good systems keep going.

## [Breaking Down the Super Bowl LX's Fundraising Plays](https://whatsunderthelid.substack.com/p/breaking-down-the-super-bowl-lxs)

_2026-02-10 · Dena Vongchanh_

and the playbook you can use for your next partnership.

