Tim Sarrantonio
Tim Sarrantonio has spent nearly 15 years helping nonprofits use technology to understand generosity and strengthen community. A former fundraiser for organizations of all sizes and missions, he now serves as chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, turning national data into practical insights for fundraisers and leaders. Tim has spoken at conferences including AFP ICON, Nonprofit Technology Conference, and TEDx, and he holds a certificate in philanthropic psychology from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. He lives in Niskayuna, New York, with his wife and three daughters, where he finds inspiration in the Adirondacks and in the everyday labor that keeps generosity alive.
A look at five forces shaping the 2026 nonprofit fundraising outlook — and what they mean for your donors, communities and strategy.
With planned giving rising in importance, ethically executing responsibilities is a critical question that nonprofits should address.
Believe it or not, the holidays and year-end are rapidly approaching. You’re probably working hard on your annual appeal, which will hopefully bring in lots of cash both by mail and online. But there’s a new opportunity for nonprofits to bring in that much-needed year-end money and promote the importance of the nonprofit sector: Giving Tuesday.
One of the most impacted parts of our sector has been the events industry.
One of the greatest lessons to come out of 2020 is that nonprofit organizations need more reliable sources of support.
One of the most interesting trends during the pandemic in terms of revenue has been the overperformance of community giving days.
As we head toward the end of 2020, there continues to be an uncertainty around in-person events.
Giving days in communities are growing in popularity and effectiveness.
Looking at three specific points in time will give nonprofits clues as to how to address the current COVID-19 crisis.
As the pace of technology adoption quickens, so does the likelihood of cybersecurity breaches and data leaks.














