Better Workflows and Smarter Software: How to Get Really Good at Data Analytics
In today’s data-rich world, nonprofits are sitting on a goldmine of information. A prospect researcher could spend hours digging through [...]
What Are Giving Circles?
A giving circle is a group of individuals who pool their charitable donations and collectively decide how to distribute those [...]
Donor Cultivation Cycle: Tips for Each Major Stage of Fundraising
A donor cultivation cycle is a systematic process that helps nonprofits build lifelong relationships with their donors through five key [...]
Researching Your Grantmaker: 3 Questions to Consider
Let’s be honest: Not all grants are a good fit for your nonprofit. It can be easy to get caught [...]
How Can I Raise More Money with My 5K?
The 2016 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study gives us interesting insights into different types of fundraising events, like how to raise more with 5Ks.
The Biggest Challenge for Fundraisers: Getting That First Prospect Meeting
If you’re a fundraiser, this might sound familiar: An experienced development team at a mid-sized university foundation is doing everything [...]
How Smaller Nonprofits and Schools Can Use AI to Raise Major Gifts
There is often immense pressure to obtain major gifts when fundraising for nonprofits. While annual and midlevel programs are essential [...]
9 Common Fundraising Mistakes: How Many Are You Making?
We all make mistakes. It’s a normal part of life, work, and fundraising. While some mistakes are unavoidable, there are [...]
How to Make High-Tech Fundraising Feel More High Touch for Your Donors
As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get [...]
5 Components of an Effective Donor Stewardship Matrix
It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire [...]
