September is a hectic month for nonprofits (although, seriously, what month is NOT hectic for nonprofits?). It’s that awkward month when summer fundraisers are drawing to a close and preparations for year-end campaigns are in… Read More
Even as the nonprofit sector slowly regains momentum after the Great Recession, one type of philanthropy is booming. Donor advised funds are taking off — the amount of money in those funds was estimated to… Read More
[eBook-2017planning-top] If you’re active on any social media channels, you’ve probably seen the #IceBucketChallenge — videos of people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads to raise awareness about Lou Gherig’s disease and money… Read More
Are you neglecting baby boomers in your nonprofit’s communications? Sure, there’s a lot of information out there about how to court millennial donors. They’re a varied generation with complex preferences and backgrounds, and they can… Read More
It’s back to school time! Even if you’re not in school any more, you can still hone your fundraising knowledge. So brush off your notebook, grab a… Read More
Want to bring your fundraising to the next level? Enlist in Boot Camp Donors get a lot of attention in the nonprofit world. We talk about how to find donors, how… Read More
We often talk about ways to ask for donations, but that’s only half of the equation. Let’s talk about how NOT to raise money! This topic came… Read More
You’ve got a vision. You’ve seen a need and decided to start a nonprofit so you can meet it. You may even have a name and some branding ideas for your new organization. All you… Read More
Every year, Christmas decorations start appearing in stores a little earlier than they did the year before. And every year, people exclaim over how annoying it is to see Christmas ornaments right after Halloween. “It’s… Read More