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# TWB Fundraising Blog

 The latest news, announcements, and thought leadership from the TWB team.

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 September 15, 2026

### [In an AI World, Donor Trust Comes First](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/in-an-ai-world-donor-trust-comes-first)

 Written by [Marilyn Foster Kirk, CFRE](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/marilyn-foster-kirk-cfre)

As artificial intelligence transforms nonprofits, trust is the strategic imperative.

**Research from** [...](https://independentsector.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IS-Trust-in-Civil-Society-Report_July-2025.pdf)

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 September 10, 2026

### [Major Donors Aren’t Just Identified. They’re Developed.](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/identifying-major-donors)

 Written by [Anne Smith](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/anne-smith)

One misconception I encounter in both teaching major gift fundraising and fundraising consulting is...

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 September 7, 2026

### [How to Combat Donor Skepticism With Real-Time Impact Data](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/how-to-combat-donor-skepticism-with-real-time-impact-data)

 Written by [Ann Fellman](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ann-fellman)

Your nonprofit likely publishes an annual report each year to update your community on the progress...

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 August 31, 2026

### [Taking an Omni-Channel Fundraising Approach: 5 Tips](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/omni-channel-fundraising)

 Written by [Hannah Davis](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/hannah-davis)

Your supporters are constantly receiving information, whether they’re scrolling social media,...

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 August 26, 2026

### [Major Gifts Manager: Marklund](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/major-gifts-manager-marklund)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt)

[Marklund](https://www.marklund.org/) seeks a Major Gifts Manager who is energized by relationship-building, strategic portfolio...

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 August 5, 2026

### [Breaking Into Nonprofit Development: Hannah Trezise's Journey](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/breaking-into-nonprofit-development-hannah-trezises-journey)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt)

At TWB Fundraising, supporting young professionals has always been part of who we are. One of TWB's...

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 July 30, 2026

### [Breaking Through Your Nonprofit's Ceiling](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/the-ceiling-every-nonprofit-hits)

 Written by [Tom Wick](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/tom-wick)

Galas, golf outings, and silent auctions are all legitimate fundraising tactics. Over nearly twenty...

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 June 22, 2026

### [Announcing Our New Metro Detroit Office](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/announcing-our-new-metro-detroit-office)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt)

We at TWB Fundraising are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Metro Detroit office,...

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 May 14, 2026

### [Development Director: Friends of the Children – Chicago](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/development-director-friends-of-the-children-chicago)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt)

[Friends of the Children – Chicago](https://friendschicago.org/)seeks a Development Director to lead and grow fundraising efforts...

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 May 8, 2026

### [Director of Donor Engagement: Marklund](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/director-of-donor-engagement-marklund)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt)

[Marklund](https://www.marklund.org/) seeks a Director of Donor Engagement to lead the organization’s mid-level and leadership...

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 April 7, 2026

### [Balancing Data Privacy with Fundraising Transparency: 5 Tips](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/data-privacy-fundraising-transparency/)

 Written by [Jen Wemhoff](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/jen-wemhoff)

Today’s nonprofit donors have come to expect total transparency when it comes to their gifts. They...

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 April 7, 2026

### [Executive Search: The Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/executive-search-asrs-foundation)

 Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt)

[The Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)](https://www.asrs.org/) serves as a national advocate...

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