When School Systems Can’t Support the Future You’re Building
Change is rarely about novelty. For school leaders, it’s about purpose. Across independent schools, there’s a familiar moment when leaders [...]
The Right Humans in the Loop: Why Fundraising AI Belongs Inside Your CRM
Fundraising teams are under more pressure than ever. Donor expectations are rising, portfolios are growing, and most fundraising teams are [...]
3 Ways a Board Member Can Help Raise More Money (Without Making the Ask Yourself)
Do you ever feel like being on a nonprofit board automatically means you’re supposed to be asking your friends for [...]
Fundraising Email Best Practices: 34 Tips for Reaching Donors
The digital landscape is noisier than ever, but email remains a heavy hitter for nonprofit growth. For charitable organizations, foundations, [...]
From Relationships to Reconciliation: Bridging Development and Finance in K–12 Schools
“That’s how we have always done it.” I’ve heard that phrase many times in my development career. Change can be [...]
How Data Intelligence Transforms Planned Giving Programs
Mary Q. Prospect is a long-time donor to XYZ University. After graduating from XYZ 35 years ago, she enjoyed a [...]
Enterprise Fundraising Organizations Are Gaining a Competitive Edge with AI and Blackbaud CRM
The most successful fundraising operations don’t view AI as an opportunity for the future; they view it as a force [...]
Using Predictive Analytics to Identify At-Risk Donors and Prevent Attrition
Donor retention is generally more cost-effective than acquiring new supporters, but it remains a continuous challenge across sectors. According to [...]
Healthcare Donor Fatigue: How to Reignite Passion and Purpose
Last year, healthcare organizations faced audience engagement challenges—donor retention was down by 2.5%, and retention of new donors decreased by [...]
Change Management: 4-Step Guide to CRM Implementation
Let’s say your nonprofit decides it’s time for a tech stack revamp, starting with your Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software. [...]
