Stories That Spark Giving: Unlocking the Power of Narrative in Higher Ed Fundraising
Donors don’t give to numbers—they give to meaning. Data may drive decisions in the world of fundraising, but it’s genuine [...]
Minimalist, Mobile-First, Mission-Driven: Why the Human Touch Still Wins in Nonprofit Web Design
Your nonprofit’s website probably does more heavy lifting than anyone on your team. It’s your welcome mat, your elevator pitch, [...]
4 Elements of a Compelling Nonprofit Case for Support
You’ve scoured your database to identify major giving prospects; you’ve spent months cultivating relationships; and now it’s finally time to [...]
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 [...]
5 Critical Characteristics of Data Driven Nonprofits
Everyone's talking about data for nonprofits. These 5 data driven characteristics are the recipe to the success of nonprofit organizations around the world.
Donor Acquisition: The Process of Attracting New Supporters
What Is Donor Acquisition? Donor acquisition is the process organizations use to attract new supporters who will contribute financially or [...]
Key Takeaways from the donorCentrics Sustainer Summit
Each year, the Blackbaud donorCentrics® Sustainer Summit brings together some of the nation’s leading fundraising organizations that are focused on [...]
Building a Modern Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Program
In digital fundraising, the shortest distance between you and your next loyal donor just might be a friend. That’s the [...]
How Optimization, Accessibility, and Automation Drive Digital Fundraising Success
Digital fundraising doesn’t have to be a major overhaul to be effective. Sometimes, the most powerful shifts come from small [...]
GivingTuesday Email Examples, Subject Lines, and Schedule for Sending
No matter your cause, GivingTuesday is the biggest fundraising event of the year for nonprofits and schools. Planning ahead for [...]