In Your Own Words: Fundraising Strategies that are Working in 2026
At the Blackbaud Institute, we look at the trends through the rear-view mirror. We can tell you where growth is [...]
Phonathon Best Practices for More Confident Donor Outreach
A phonathon gives fundraisers a way to connect donor outreach and engagement with fundraising calls in one coordinated campaign. Meaning, [...]
Your Guide to a Winning GivingTuesday Text Messaging Strategy
Nonprofit texting has grown up fast. What was once seen as a new fundraising channel is now a proven revenue [...]
Inspiring GivingTuesday Examples to Spark Your 2025 Fundraising Strategy
The numbers from GivingTuesday 2024 tell a remarkable story: $3.6 billion donated in the United States alone—a 16% increase from [...]
Retaining First Time Donors this GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without [...]
How to Make Your Capital Campaign an Effective Trojan Horse
Do you remember that huge wooden horse that the Greeks left outside the gates of Troy during the Trojan War? [...]
Maximize Your Progress: 4 Poor Fundraising Habits to Kick
The best fundraising strategies are constantly changing, adapting to meet new patterns in giving preferences and engagement opportunities. As best [...]
Why Are DAFs So Popular? The Appeal of Donor-Advised Funds
Do you feel like you’ve been hearing about donor-advised funds (DAFs) a lot lately? There’s a good reason for it. [...]
Unraveling the Threads App for Fundraisers
Modern fundraising depends on meeting your supporters where they are. Increasingly, those spaces are virtual and constantly evolving. Threads, a [...]
4 Reasons to Start Planning Ahead for Giving Tuesday
Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one [...]
