TWB Fundraising Blog

March 27, 2018

The New Tax Law and Charitable Giving

With Tax Day upon us, it's important to be up to date on the new tax law and its impact. Here are...

March 22, 2018

Development Dilemma: Changing Career Paths

Written by Clyde Watkins

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

March 14, 2018

Hiring a Fundraising Consultant | Find the Best One for your Nonprofit

So you're hiring a fundraising consultant.

March 7, 2018

What is Donor-Centered Fundraising?

What is "donor centered" fundraising?

This term "donor centered fundraising" is used a lot in the...

February 14, 2018

Dear Young Development Professionals

Written by Clyde Watkins

As I gently descend into my golden years, some things keep coming to mind that I repeatedly test...

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 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...