Strategies to Build Donor Trust and Retention
Strong relationships are built on trust. Without it, your efforts to cultivate and steward donors won’t go very far. A [...]
5 Tips for Planning A Fundraising Campaign Around a Holiday
Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. From Mother’s [...]
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 [...]
Creating a Connected Campus to Award More Scholarships and Improve Student Outcomes
What challenges does your scholarship program face? Get tips and tricks on getting organized and doing even more to support deserving students.
5 Ways Your Grantees Can Use Storytelling to Prove Impact—and How You Can Help
Your grantees are doing incredible boots-on-the-ground work every day. Their programs are well-run. Their staff members are intelligent and engaging. [...]
Building a Complete Virtual Auction Toolkit: 5 Essentials
Virtual auctions are a great way to raise support and engage donors heading into the year-end giving season, but you’ll need the right tools on your side.
What Are Passive Fundraisers? FAQ + 4 Ideas for Nonprofits
As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably always looking for innovative fundraising ideas for your organization. Most nonprofits host several fundraising [...]
5 Questions about Calculating Your Indirect Cost Rates
Nonprofit organizations are beginning to use indirect costs more frequently in their budgeting processes, whether or not they are pursuing [...]
Why Major Gifts Should Drive Your 2023 Development Plan
At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and [...]
Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis
Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice, a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The [...]
