Blogs

The Fundraising Pitch Donors Actually Remember

Facts inform. Stories move donors. Here’s why fundraising storytelling beats the org pitch — and two shifts to raise more.

How Code Switching Burnout Can Wear Down Nonprofit Professionals

When workplace adaptation is about survival, not strategy, it can add to stress and burnout.

Turn a Weak Nonprofit Board Into a Strong Governing Partner

Turn a weak nonprofit board into a strong governing partner with these practical tips.

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Direct Marketing

Facts inform. Stories move donors. Here’s why fundraising storytelling beats the org pitch — and two shifts to raise more.

Score your fundraising appeal copy with this 15-question checklist and find out where your donor messaging falls short.

No single attribution model tells the whole story. Here’s how to choose the right one for your nonprofit’s donor journey.

Leadership Management

When workplace adaptation is about survival, not strategy, it can add to stress and burnout.

Turn a weak nonprofit board into a strong governing partner with these practical tips.

Are you burning out new hires? Six hard questions nonprofits should answer before the next hire.

Development

Match your campaigns to donor behavior and seasons to raise more with less stress.

Event costs can eat $0.50 per dollar raised. Here’s what’s replacing the gala for most nonprofits.

Frontline fundraisers need more than talent, they need coaching. Learn why support, accountability, and strategy are essential.

E-Philanthropy

Judging peer-to-peer texting by direct response metrics misses the mark. Here are six key performance indicators that actually matter.

Keep your donation pages online when attackers flood your site with traffic using practical, nonprofit-friendly DDoS protections.

Here are three lessons to help you launch a high-performing nonprofit SMS program using tools you already have.

Data Management

Bad data quietly kills fundraising performance. Here’s why data hygiene is now foundational — not optional — for nonprofits using AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Most nonprofit data isn’t AI-ready. These steps can help build a foundation that supports advanced analytics and responsible AI.

Most nonprofits use AI, but few change how they work. Here’s how to move beyond efficiency.

Why workplace culture during economic uncertainty depends on values-driven leadership, transparency, and employee-centered AI.