TWB Fundraising Blog

February 5, 2018

Fundraising in the Age of #MeToo

The #MeToo movement is a global phenomenon, raising awareness about the pervasiveness of...

December 20, 2017

Is Amazon Smile an Effective Fundraiser?

Written by Amy Funk

Amazon Smile and other “donation from purchase” are often popular with boards and staff who might...

December 18, 2017

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Fundraising Budget

Budgeting for fundraising should include estimating both contributed revenue and fundraising costs...

December 13, 2017

Development Dilemma: Getting your CEO to Plan

Written by Clyde Watkins

In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...

December 6, 2017

A Guide to Asking Donors for Second Gifts

Written by Anne Smith

It's a question we hear a lot from nonprofit fundraisers, especially as we approach the end of the...

November 30, 2017

Tax Reform: A Lump of Coal in Charities’ Stockings?

At the time this is being written, the final tax reform bill has not yet been finalized with...

November 13, 2017

Development Dilemma: Retaining Fundraising Staff

In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...

November 8, 2017

Meeting Year-End Annual Fund Goals

Written by Don Souhrada

In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...

November 1, 2017

Development Dilemma: Fundraising with Volunteers

In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...

October 25, 2017

Development Dilemma: Counting & Recognizing Planned Gifts in Campaigns

In our weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions about...

October 24, 2017

2017 Philanthropy Forecast

Chicago, IL – The 2017 Philanthropy Forecast, hosted by the Development Leadership Consortium, was...