Still Skeptical About Auction Fundraising? This New Data Might Change Your Mind

Published May 12, 2025

  By Sarah Sebastian, Director of Corporate Communications at OneCause     There’s always some chatter about whether event fundraising still has its place in today’s nonprofit world. The answer, according to the first-ever 2025 State of Nonprofit Auctions Report, is a resounding YES. Auction donors gave an average gift of $529, and 49% of […]

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Generosity Is Evolving. Are We Paying Attention?

Published May 5, 2025

  By Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement, Neon One       We’ve all seen the headlines: donor participation is declining, while overall giving remains steady. It’s a trend that paints an incomplete picture of what generosity really looks like today. So we decided to look closer. At Neon One, we analyzed how nearly […]

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Generosity and the Power of Collaboration

Published April 28, 2025

  By Laura Hutyra, CFRE, Vice President of M. Gale       Last year, The Generosity Commission released its report on the shifting landscape of generosity and the extraordinary power of giving and volunteering. As a member firm of The Giving Institute, M. Gale launched a new education series this year to explore and […]

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Beyond the Ballroom: Why Smart Event Fundraising is Crucial in an Era of Shrinking Budgets

Published April 21, 2025

By Leya Simmons, CEO and Co-founder, BetterUnite          When I transitioned from my career as a fundraising professional to co-founding a technology platform focused on empowering nonprofits, I witnessed firsthand the rapid evolution and the growing urgency around fundraising events. Today, as organizations face reduced government funding, economic uncertainty, and shifting donor […]

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Resilient Revenue: Sustaining Fundraising During Global Uncertainties

Published April 14, 2025

Giving is a passionate act. As fundraising professionals, we are always looking for strategies and pathways to elevate the fundraising discourse beyond budgets and business plans (though they are important) – because seeing the “big picture” will motivate a donor to understand the full value of their gift and thus give to capacity. Our goal […]

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Building Resilience: Essential Strategies for Nonprofits in Times of Economic Uncertainty

Published April 7, 2025

  By Janell Johnson, MPA, Chief Growth Officer, Kinetic       In the nonprofit sector, adaptability is key. Economic uncertainty, shifting donor priorities and evolving community needs all require nonprofits to stay adaptable, innovative and mission-focused. While these challenging times can pose threats to fundraising and program sustainability, they also present opportunities for growth, […]

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Mission for Today, Vision for Tomorrow: Impact Starts Now

Published March 31, 2025

By: Tom Osborne, Vice President of Creative at Parisleaf       Every meaningful nonprofit has a mission—the baseline, the reason for existing, the north star that keeps an organization focused. Being mission-driven provides clarity and direction, ensures alignment, and builds trust. However, mission alone won’t get the job done in fundraising campaigns. A mission […]

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Women’s Philanthropy in Education: Insights from Bonnie Devlin and Carla Willis

Published March 24, 2025

  By Bonnie Devlin, Managing Principal, Washburn & McGoldrick   Carla Willis, Managing Principal, Washburn & McGoldrick     Over the years, women’s philanthropy has grown to be a powerful force in many higher education institutions and independent schools. With more women taking leadership roles in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurial endeavors and in philanthropic initiatives, their […]

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How AI is Transforming Nonprofits in 2025

Published March 18, 2025

By Nils Smith, Chief Strategist, Social Media + Innovation at Dunham+Company       Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the nonprofit sector, offering powerful tools that enhance efficiency, engagement, and impact. From automating administrative tasks to improving donor outreach, AI enables organizations to focus on what truly matters—their mission. AI is not here to replace human-driven […]

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