Category: Fundraising

Is Your Donor Data Ready for AI-Powered Fundraising?

When we first meet someone, most of us follow a familiar little script:   We ask because we’re looking for a connection. […]


AI in Fundraising: What Donors Actually Want

Your donors may be more ready for AI than you think. When I talk with nonprofit leaders about AI, the […]


50 Nonprofit Social Media Content Ideas

Nonprofit social media planning is the process of organizing content ideas, campaigns, and publishing schedules around your organization’s mission, audience, […]


Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders: 7 Questions to Ask Your Database Manager

As far as your database manager is concerned, when your database is in rhythm with your organization, all is right […]


In Your Own Words: Fundraising Strategies that are Working in 2026

At the Blackbaud Institute, we look at the trends through the rear-view mirror. We can tell you where growth is […]


Finally! AI Certification Designed with You in Mind

If you work in social impact right now, you’re probably already using AI in some way—whether that’s drafting content, summarizing data, or experimenting with new tools alongside […]


Not Just Buildings: Today’s Dynamic Capital Campaign Models

What does the term “capital campaign” evoke for you? Has your organization conducted one before? Have you witnessed or even […]


AI and the Future of Human-Centered Education

Education has always been, at its core, a profoundly human endeavor. It is shaped by relationships—between educators and students, institutions […]


12 Nonprofit Revenue Streams to Help You Diversify

Imagine leaning the entire weight of your nonprofit’s mission on a single pillar. Whether it is a massive annual government […]


We Raised $101K in 3 Weeks: Here’s Our AI-Assisted Board Fundraising Playbook

We ground out 58 grant applications over one year to net $108,000. Then we amazed ourselves by raising another $101,000 […]