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
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
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
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
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
By Timothy R. Burcham, CFRE, President & CEO, Burcham Solutions Group Campaigns are fundamentally about change. Organizations most often mount major gift or capital campaigns to reach strategic objectives that expand their mission, add new and improved programs or services, or uniquely address significant needs of
By Michael Durnil, PhD, Director, Executive Search, Cooper Coleman LLC The political and economic landscape continues to shift dramatically, leaving many social sector organizations and advancement professionals scrambling to adjust to a host of executive orders, policy changes, public opinions, and donor anxieties. Whether you face economic uncertainties,
By Richard Tollefson, Founder & President, The Phoenix Philanthropy Group According to GivingUSA, the definitive report on charitable giving in the U.S., philanthropy has been amazingly resilient over the past 60 years. With only four years of decline over that period, philanthropy continues to grow, achieving new levels of investment
By Kurt Worrell, SVP Donor Engagement and Non-Profit Strategies , Publishing Concepts The concept of the giving pyramid no longer exists. Why do I believe this? For one, the face of donor acquisition has changed completely. With the rising cost of postage, minuscule response rates, and a 13.8% retention
Scott R. Lange, President, Visionary Philanthropic Consulting The philanthropic landscape is undergoing significant transformations, presenting both challenges and opportunities for fundraising professionals and fundraising consultants. Recent data from the Giving USA 2024 Report indicates that while charitable giving in 2023 reached $557.16 billion, this figure represents a decline when
By Gabe Cooper, CEO, Virtuous Software The world of fundraising has dramatically shifted in the past 15 years. Today’s donors are surrounded by 7000+ ad messages, personalized social feeds, and targeted content, all competing for their attention. Whether it’s our Netflix recommendations, or our personalized Apple News Feed,
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