Blogs

How Nonprofits Can Capitalize on Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Sustainability
Felida Villarreal

Nonprofits are challenged with limited resources, but community support and strategic partnerships can help leverage more funding.

How to Support Nonprofit Employees’ Mental Health and Wellness
Mark Kepner-Clough

Here are some tips for supporting employee recognition, support, and wellness within your nonprofit team.

An Overview of Today’s Nonprofit Technology Marketplace
Mark Becker

The nonprofit technology marketplace is growing and evolving, so let’s look at an overview of the marketplace as it stands today.

Other Staff Bloggers
Leadership Management
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How Nonprofits Can Capitalize on Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Sustainability
Felida Villarreal

Nonprofits are challenged with limited resources, but community support and strategic partnerships can help leverage more funding.

How to Support Nonprofit Employees’ Mental Health and Wellness
Mark Kepner-Clough

Here are some tips for supporting employee recognition, support, and wellness within your nonprofit team.

Answers to 5 Key Questions About Monthly Giving
Erica Waasdorp

Fundraisers ask me questions about monthly giving all of the time. Here are the answers to some of those key questions.

E-Philanthropy
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An Overview of Today’s Nonprofit Technology Marketplace
Mark Becker

The nonprofit technology marketplace is growing and evolving, so let’s look at an overview of the marketplace as it stands today.

How to Build a Digital Advertising Program for Your Nonprofit
Joe Frye

Here are some tips on how can nonprofits capture the attention of potential donors and create a successful digital program.

The Good and Bad of Tech Companies in the Nonprofit Sector
Paul D'Alessandro

There are so many tech companies in the nonprofit sector, so it helps to understand the pros and cons of tech use for nonprofits.

Direct Marketing
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How to Use Inspiring Imagery to Drive Donations
Kerri Lee and Michael McQuaid

The right imagery can amplify the power of your nonprofit communications. Let’s dig into some image selection best practices.

6 Guiding Principles for a Successful Acquisition Strategy
Rebecca Segovia

Since acquisition sets the stage for donor relationships, it is crucial to remember these rules for your donor acquisition strategy.

10 Top Strategies to Grab Your Nonprofit’s Mid-level Fundraising Opportunity
Claire Axelrad

Are you mostly focusing on donor acquisition and major gift fundraising? Here are 10 strategies to take advantage of mid-level donors.

Development
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Unlocking Volunteer Potential: Strategies for Impactful Nonprofit Engagement
Devon Reeser

It is challenging to fully unlock volunteer potential. Here are a few strategies to achieve impactful nonprofit engagement.

Inside the Weird, Magical World of Matching Donations
Ken Wells

Today, many nonprofits offer to match individual donations. Here’s a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of matching gifts.

Best Practices for Year-End Fundraising
George Crankovic

The year-end appeal is one of the best revenue producers of the year. Here are some best practices for year-end fundraising.

Data Management
3 Ways to Approach Fundraising Around the Great Wealth Transfer
Patrick Schmitt

The Great Wealth Transfer is in motion as baby boomers transfer their wealth to their children. Here are tips to maximize fundraising.

Sectors
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How to Integrate Capital Campaigns Into General Fundraising Efforts and Marketing Initiatives
Adrian Heredia

Let’s explore strategies to integrate capital campaigns into your fundraising.

The Importance of Reunions for Education Fundraising
Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

An institution’s alumni are a reflection of its past, a representation of its present, and a link to its future. An alumni reunion is a memorable event where attendees can reminisce about the good old days with former classmates. It can also provide tremendous increases in alumni giving to their alma mater.   

Change InSight Initiative Relies on Data to Help Nonprofits Determine Programming Needs
Paul Luu

How can organizations with limited funding address issues and have a ripple effect on clients? The answer may lie in data.