TWB Fundraising Blog

April 27, 2023

Why Nonprofits Should Develop a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy

What is a donor-advised fund?

With donor-advised funds (or DAFs), donors can make a contribution to...

April 23, 2018

10 Core Personality Traits of Effective Fundraisers

When I first became involved with fundraising some 25 years ago, it was more of a career that one...

August 23, 2017

Development Dilemma: When to Start a Major Gifts Program

Nonprofits that typically rely on revenue from special event fundraisers, grants, and direct mail...

May 17, 2017

Development Dilemma: Hiring First Fundraising Staff

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

February 8, 2017

Six Ways to Retain Your Talented Fundraising Staff

Why is it that development professionals change jobs every few years? In our profession, we’ve come...