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.
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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.
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A comprehensive fundraising development program should include a balance of activities related to annual giving, major giving, and planned giving.
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Giving USA's 2018 report, The Data on Donor-Advised Funds, provides new insights into the impact donor-advised funds have on philanthropy.
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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?"
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Giving USA Foundation has released its highly anticipated annual report on giving, and 2017 was the most charitable year yet.
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The most recent group of "new alumni" just graduated, and one thing on your development office's mind is how to engage them and drive participation rates.
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As major and mega-gifts continue to rise as a percentage of total giving, there is a growing need to depend on metrics-driven major gift programs.
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In the last decade, hospitals and health systems have increasingly accepted two closely-related points: that a patient who appreciates the care he or she received is among the best prospects for a gift; and that the participation of that patient's physician in the process can be the deciding factor.
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It's a fact - college tuitions at 4-year private institutions across this country have increased at a fierce pace! The average annual increase in college tuition from 1980-2014 grew by nearly 260% compared to an approximate 120% increase in all consumer items.
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