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 [...]
7 Ways to Thank Donors
It breaks my fundraising heart when I hear about gifts going unthanked. Saying thank you isn’t just polite; it’s the [...]
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 [...]
Major Donor Fundraising: 18 Tips for Securing Large Gifts
Major gift fundraising is the backbone of nonprofit funding. A study from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy shows [...]
How to Use Data to Improve Prospect Identification
I have always found one of the most exciting things about the nonprofit sector to be its diversity. Nonprofits encompass [...]
Smarter Planned Giving Strategies: Using Data and Stewardship to Build Legacy
Planned giving is gaining renewed attention among nonprofit fundraising professionals. If you’re focused on long-term sustainability, you’re likely asking: how [...]
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 [...]
Harnessing the Power of Grateful Patient Data
In healthcare fundraising, one of the most powerful tools often goes underutilized: grateful patient data. Hospitals and care institutions interact [...]
What is Human-Centric AI and What Does It Mean for Fundraising?
In the past year, AI has evolved from something that some social impact organizations were experimenting with to a fixture [...]
4 Ways to Maximize Revenue Generation for Medical Practices
Staff members at medical practices focus on delivering quality care and patient experiences, but this can lead to them neglecting [...]