Sustaining Faith-Based Organizations: The Need and the Opportunity
Recently, while reviewing the trends in philanthropy and giving among the various not-for-profit sectors, the broad faith-based category (categorized as "Religion" by Giving USA) caught our eye, and revealed several thoughtful takeaways.
Read More...An Insider’s Guide to Connecting with Donors
With the first month of 2019 behind us, how are your resolutions holding up? For many, the New Year marks time to set intentional goals for personal and professional aspirations.
Read More...Crossing the Finish Line: How One School Created a Campaign within a Campaign to Raise the Final Million
Following the excitement of the initial lead gifts, a campaign launch, and early success, it's easy to reach a plateau or even stall in the later years of a major fundraising campaign.
Read More...Passion Projects: A New Era of Philanthropy
In today's world, a growing concern is stirring regarding the idea that philanthropy - the concept of charitable giving to support nonprofit organizations and, in turn, people - is detrimental to our society.
Read More...Expanding the Geographic Reach of Your Fundraising Efforts
For many nonprofits with a national reach, a major challenge is expanding beyond their localized donor base. Whether during a campaign or for traditional fundraising efforts, building and maintaining relationships with your national constituents is key to the organization’s growth.
Read More...How to Use “Plannual Giving” to Encourage Annual Fund Donors to Consider Planned Gifts
A comprehensive fundraising development program should include a balance of activities related to annual giving, major giving, and planned giving.
Read More...What’s the Deal with Donor-Advised Funds?
Giving USA's 2018 report, The Data on Donor-Advised Funds, provides new insights into the impact donor-advised funds have on philanthropy.
Read More...Friendraising Your Way to Fundraising: How to Identify Your Next Generation of Donors
As development consultants, one of the most common questions we hear from our clients is, "My biggest donors and the Board are experiencing donor fatigue. How do I find our next generation of philanthropists?"
Read More...Deep Dive: Giving USA 2018
Giving USA Foundation has released its highly anticipated annual report on giving, and 2017 was the most charitable year yet.
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