Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?
In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence [...]
4 Member Engagement Mistakes to Avoid
Member engagement initiatives ensure your association’s members continue to attend your events and engage with your activities. But getting your [...]
What’s the Real ROI of Your Nonprofit’s Capital Campaign?
When you invest in the stock market, you’re probably looking for a return on your investment, and you almost certainly [...]
Best Practices for Due Diligence in Grantmaking
Why is due diligence important in grantmaking organizations? The process of satisfying legal requirements impacts many areas within an organization— [...]
6 Ways Grantmakers Can Embrace Transparency to Foster Stronger Relationships
Philanthropy has had a history of being notoriously opaque and inaccessible to organizations seeking funding. In my years as a [...]
The Case for ESG in Nonprofits
ESG (environment, social, and governance) is a hot topic amongst for-profit companies and investors, but is it important for nonprofits [...]
Key Findings from the 2022 Blackbaud’s donorCentrics Sustainer Summit
The eighth annual Blackbaud’s donorCentrics™ Sustainer Summit brought together 36 of the nation’s large national fundraising organizations to share results [...]
Recurring Giving and Donor Retention
Trends in giving and donor retention are an important topic in the fundraising landscape, and at this time of year, [...]
The Keys to Online Donor Retention
Is donor retention different when the donor is acquired online? In this episode, you’ll learn more about ways to improve [...]
Highlights from Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report 2020
The newest Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report provides unique insight to online fundraising during its meteoric rise in 2020. Learn [...]
