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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
5 Communication Tips When a Fundraising Campaign Underperforms
Falling short of your fundraising goal can come as a heavy blow to your fundraising team, but it doesn’t mean [...]
Community-Building Through Student-Led Fundraisers
The most successful school fundraisers go beyond simple student participation to deep student engagement, empowering active student leadership that results [...]
The Hat Trick: Aligning Your School’s Three Revenue Teams
In sports, a “hat trick” is when a player scores three goals in a single game. The phrase dates back [...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Planning Your School’s Next Fundraiser
Ready to turn your school’s standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Before planning a major in-person event, [...]
3 Ways to Determine Which Major Fundraising Campaign to Host
Every nonprofit leader eventually reaches a point where annual funding is not enough to accomplish all of their organization’s goals. [...]
How the Donor Journey Opens Pathways to Success for Annual Giving
Every annual giving fundraiser can benefit from understanding the most common donor journeys. Because circumstances out of our control, such [...]
Launching a Monthly Giving Program: Your Key to More Reliable Revenue
Fifteen percent. The president of my organization wanted me to raise our annual revenue by 15% by the end of [...]
