You’ve got a million things going on. You’re finalizing your year-end appeal, juggling internal deadlines, and maybe even preparing last-minute GivingTuesday emails. So, when you see a small dollar donation come in from a new donor, it’s understandable if it doesn’t...
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Are you accommodating your donors’ preferences?
You know no two donors are the same. So why would you assume your entire donor base wants to engage with your organization in the same way? Still, too many nonprofits fail to accommodate donor preferences in their outreach. If you want to build strong relationships...
Keeping donors engaged after GivingTuesday.
Buckle up because you’re about to read some important advice! In short, you need to resist the urge to take your foot off the gas when the dust settles after GivingTuesday. We know. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. And we’re not out of the weeds yet. After...
How to promote monthly giving on GivingTuesday.
We get it. If you’re like other fundraisers, GivingTuesday can be overwhelming! December 3 is coming up fast, and it won’t be easy to stand out. But promoting monthly giving options on GivingTuesday is a great way to do something different and secure additional...
The next step to thank and retain year-end donors.
We hope you met all your goals and raised a lot of money this appeal season that will help make the world a better place. You’re probably tired, but your work isn’t done! And you can do even more if you make it a priority to retain year-end donors! You already know...
Reflecting on the State of Modern Philanthropy.
Are you like thousands of other fundraising professionals? Many fundraisers are so caught up with trying to accomplish all their daily tasks that they don’t have time to think ahead about the state of modern philanthropy. We get it. Working at a nonprofit can be...
Finding supporters who fit your ideal donor profile.
Donor acquisition is always on the minds of nonprofit professionals. Yes, it is important to grow your donor base consistently. But don’t just cast a wide net and play the numbers game, hoping someone out there will give! You can do more to advance your mission if you...
Six strategies for securing a second gift.
When nonprofit professionals think about donor acquisition, they're often focused on securing a first-time donation. But did you know a donor’s second gift is probably the most important one they will make to your organization? Securing a second gift from new donors...
Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program?
If you keep up with the latest trends in fundraising, you already know everyone is talking about monthly giving programs. Individual giving and donor retention rates are falling. And fundraisers everywhere are looking for ways to fill in the gaps. Monthly giving can...
Why do donors disconnect from your mission?
Let’s face the facts. You can keep up with all the best practices and try every new trick in the book. But donors will still disconnect from your mission if you don’t have a strong foundation in place. Are you struggling to retain donors? Or do you find supporters...










