Congratulations, you’ve made it to January! Now you can finally put all that year-end fundraising insanity behind you! But first, do you feel like you could have raised more in December? Of course, we hope that you all reached your fundraising goals in 2023. But we...
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How the nonprofit industry evolved in 2023.
If you’re like other successful fundraisers, you’re probably looking for ways to do something different and improve your fundraising outreach. But if you’ve been taking things day-by-day, you may not be caught up with the ways the nonprofit industry evolved in...
Using AI to assist your outreach this appeal season.
The pressure to hit your fundraising targets can be daunting as the year draws to a close. Trust us. We know managing day-to-day operations while keeping crucial funds flowing in is not an easy task for fundraisers! And you’re not alone if you feel like there aren’t...
Strengthening relationships without a major gifts officer.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to major donor cultivation, especially when your nonprofit doesn’t have a designated major gifts officer. After all, fundraisers, especially those at smaller organizations, wear many hats and juggle several responsibilities...
Handing off assets to your fundraising agency.
So, you’ve decided to get some outside help from a fundraising agency for your next campaign. That’s great news! But there are a few things you should know about bringing in a strategic partner before you can hit the ground running. Specifically, we’re talking about...
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...
Let’s freshen up your online donation page.
There’s no doubt about it. We live in a digital world. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly accelerated the trend, but fundraisers have been emphasizing digital strategies for some time. And an optimized and effective online donation page is a key part of your fundraising...
What’s missing from your online giving strategy?
Would you believe us if we said you could get a solid idea of why your online giving strategy is falling short with one simple exercise? You know the details about your organization and your donors better than anyone. But it can still be helpful to put yourself in...
Key findings from the FEP’s latest report.
Unless you’ve been burying your head in the ground and trying to ignore it, you’re probably aware fundraisers are having a tough time right now. But hiding from bad news doesn’t make it go away. And you’re doing your organization more harm than good if you ignore the...
A little outside help can do big things for your fundraising.
Deciding to do something different can be a challenge. And admitting that you can get better results with a little outside help is not always easy. Have you decided it’s time to do something different? And have you identified an ideal partner that can bring the...