Acquisition is a major topic. The data tells us that is exactly what we should be talking about. There is a troubling trend in American charitable giving that should be sobering to every nonprofit that depends on individual giving...

Many small nonprofits start with a family forming the core of the board of directors; there may also be family members delivering the services. This can result in a significant conflict of interest and should be avoided.

With these 6 fundraising event must-haves, you'll get inspired to create events for your donors that will compel them to support your cause and stay engaged time after time.

Most nonprofits will plan one or two big fundraising auctions per year leading to high expectations. Organizations need to find a multitude of ways to increase revenue streams to avoid leaving much needed money on the table. The following are some tips to help development teams create financially successful events...

Anyone on social media sees the requests for help. Someone’s friend finds herself in a tight spot, or a group they work with is seeking online donations for a building fund, so they post a message about it and include a link where we can give a couple dollars to help. It is crowdfunding, and it works...

Social scientists identify several differences between Millennials and other generations. For example, Millennials are less interested in owning cars and houses or starting families than Baby Boomers. However, Millennials also typically have high levels of student debt and may live at home longer than people from other age groups...

This problem doesn’t just occur with monthly donors, but with all donors. That last step, finishing the donation is the key. But often, the donor clicks through. They’re ready to make a gift, but for some mysterious reason, they leave. They never finish the donation...

History books and our current culture like to tell stories of success of the “self-made man.” We all grow up thinking that if we become the lone wolf and just do something on our own it is more noble than having someone help you. I think that is a pile of garbage...

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: stop donor extortion, the rise of "rage donations" and Millennials driving our evolving landscape. Have a great weekend! We will catch…

In my last blog post, I emphasize the belief that nonprofit certification is important to executive advancement. I stated that you need to determine if this concept is important to you...