Fundraising

Learn best practices and tips for dynamic fundraising strategies that help you reach new supporters, retain existing ones, and better tell your impact story.

Event Planning

4 Event-Day Problems That Hurt Fundraising Results

Every organization planning in-person fundraising events—whether it’s a multi-route bike ride, a 5K run/walk, an elegant luncheon, or a high-profile [...]

October 1, 2026| 6 min Read

Online Giving

Online Donation Form Best Practices for Nonprofits

September 8, 2026| 6 min Read

Donor Stewardship

Personalized Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Communications at Scale

August 6, 2026| 4 min Read

Data Insights

Transform AI Curiosity into an Active Fundraising Strategy

July 31, 2026| 4 min Read

Donor Stewardship

Creative Ways to Generate More Revenue at Your Events

July 27, 2026| 3 min Read

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    Digital Marketing

    4 Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Text Messaging ROI

    One of the takeaways from the recently-released “Giving by Generation” special report was that more donors are now giving to [...]

    April 4, 2023 | 3 min Read

    Digital Marketing

    What Are Passive Fundraisers? FAQ + 4 Ideas for Nonprofits

    As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably always looking for innovative fundraising ideas for your organization. Most nonprofits host several fundraising [...]

    April 3, 2023 | 4 min Read

    Data Health

    Is Your Nonprofit Using Data to Boost Productivity?

    Let’s talk about productivity. Nonprofit leaders need no convincing that this is an exciting topic, but what about frontline fundraisers [...]

    March 31, 2023 | 6 min Read

    Data Management

    What Is a CRM and Why Does Your Nonprofit Need One?

    If you have been asking yourself, “What is a CRM?” and “Does my nonprofit really need one?” the answers are [...]

    March 27, 2023 | 4 min Read

    Giving Days

    How to Fundraise for a Nonprofit

    Charitable giving is essential to your nonprofit, but fundraising can be one of your most daunting tasks. It requires preparation, [...]

    March 22, 2023 | 6 min Read

    Community Engagement

    The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

    In 2020, women in the U.S. controlled one-third of household financial assets–more than $10 trillion. Over the next decade, women [...]

    March 17, 2023 | 3 min Read

    Digital Marketing

    ChatGPT: A Fundraising Perspective on the AI Tool

    As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably asked yourself whether artificial intelligence fits into your engagement strategy. What are the capabilities [...]

    March 14, 2023 | 3 min Read

    Giving Days

    How to Make This Your Most Successful Library Giving Day

    Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. How can you [...]

    March 8, 2023 | 5 min Read

    Diversity Equity and Inclusion

    What if We Get This Right? Transforming Events Through DEI

    Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving [...]

    February 22, 2023 | 3 min Read

    Major Gifts

    Why Major Gifts Should Drive Your 2023 Development Plan

    At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and [...]

    January 17, 2023 | 3 min Read
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    Audits

    The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles Published in 2022

    Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in [...]

    December 19, 2022 | 2 min Read
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    Donor Management

    How to Use Data to Build Stronger Relationships

    Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: [...]

    December 12, 2022 | 7 min Read

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    The Shifting Demographics and Perspectives of Donors

    For the past 10 years, the Blackbaud Institute Index has tracked year-over-year trends in philanthropy and annual giving statistics—with the [...]

    December 9, 2022 |30 min Listen
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    Donor Cultivation

    Make This a More Inclusive Season of Giving: Tips for Diversity in Your End-of-Year Fundraising Appeal

    Learn how you can capitalize on the Season of Giving! This post shares steps for creating a year-end appeal that will inspire support for your cause.

    December 6, 2022 | 6 min Read

    Digital Marketing

    Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Compel and Inspire Support

    Your nonprofit has worked diligently to build programs, events, and campaigns that help make the world a better place. But, [...]

    November 30, 2022 | 4 min Read
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