Today’s Donors Expect Financial Transparency and Accountability
Today’s donors are very discerning when it comes to their relationships with nonprofit...
Does Your Nonprofit Board Understand Its Fundraising Responsibilities?
For many nonprofit organizations, “Give, Get or Get Off” has been the prevailing philosophy...
Take the Guess Work out of 2021 Fundraising
During the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing multiple unknowns, we pondered whether life...
Will Life Return to Normal after COVID-19?
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the media was abuzz with talk about a “new normal.” As...
Communicate your Impact: Helping Donors Focus on what Matters
Donors want their giving to make a difference. They want “their money” to have as much impact as...
Giving USA 2019: Decline of the Mid-Level Donor
This blog is a companion piece to an earlier post, Giving USA: Dissecting the Headlines. Read it...
Giving USA: Dissecting the Headlines
When it comes to giving, ultra-high net worth philanthropists and their mega-gifts grab the...
Honoring Donor Intent
Today’s donors are more independent, more engaged with how their gifts will be used, and more...
What is Donor-Centered Fundraising?
What is "donor-centered" fundraising?
This term "donor-centered fundraising" is used a lot in the...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Fundraising Budget
Budgeting for fundraising should include estimating both contributed revenue and fundraising costs...
Development Dilemma: Retaining Fundraising Staff
In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...
How Much Should Nonprofits Spend on Fundraising?
In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...