Blogs

Can Foundations and Corporations Fill the Development Aid Gap?

Traditional sources of development funding have stagnated and even declined. Can foundations and corporations fill the gap?

How Apolitical Dollars Can Transform Mission-Driven Work

In an era of political uncertainty, there is an opportunity to fund transformation without waiting for policy to catch up. Here’s how.

Nonprofits Must Prepare for Increased Scrutiny of Their DEI Employee Initiatives

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become a hot-button issue, so nonprofits should review their own employee initiatives. Here’s how.

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Leadership Management

Traditional sources of development funding have stagnated and even declined. Can foundations and corporations fill the gap?

In an era of political uncertainty, there is an opportunity to fund transformation without waiting for policy to catch up. Here’s how.

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become a hot-button issue, so nonprofits should review their own employee initiatives. Here’s how.

Development

Here are 15 tips to help nonprofits seize the opportunity to establish a more robust donor pipeline and help donors understand the impact they can make with larger gifts.

Even though you may be stretched thin, here’s why building relationships with donors has to be the heart of your strategy in 2025.

There’s enormous untapped philanthropic potential sitting in the form non-liquid assets. Here’s how your nonprofit can access them.

E-Philanthropy

Here’s how to cut back on the costs and time needed for your nonprofit’s website refresh while still accomplishing what you want.

Nonprofits don’t always focus on social media, but it can drive real impact. Here are pointers for building your social media presence.

Mobile devices are dominating communication. Here’s what nonprofits can learn from the habits of both older and younger generations.

Direct Marketing

It makes absolutely no sense to base a fundraising appeal on a logical argument, but you see it all the time. Instead, do this.

For marketers and social media managers who do it all, here are seven tactics to help you spread the good word about your cause.

Streaming can enable nonprofits to deepen audience engagement. Here’s what you need to know about this avenue for digital advocacy.

Data Management

Here are some of the most pervasive misconceptions surrounding nonprofits and how they operate, and the truths behind them.

When crafting a request for proposal, clarity, thoroughness and transparency are key. Include these things to get qualified responses.

In light of current industry trends, nonprofits should consider these suggestions when creating their 2025 strategic plans and budgets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence is changing how nonprofits work, but it comes with risks. Here’s why you need a policy, and how to create one.

AI can make things efficient and effective, but nonprofits need to pay attention to these potential issues to avoid problems.

AI can be implemented in so many ways, so your organization is behind if you aren’t using it. Here’s how you can actually use AI.

Sectors

I was recently with a donor who is also an important volunteer to our organization. This donor is an excellent representative for our organization. My boss and I asked him to consider giving his philanthropic support to our upcoming campaign. He mentioned that our organization was at the top of his list of charities to support, but also noted when he passes away he was going to leave funds to the Humane Society for unwanted senior dog care...

Last month, StayClassy announced the winners of its fourth Annual CLASSY Awards. Coinciding with our October Mission of the Month, Animal Welfare, 4 Paws for Ability was named the Midwest Charity of the Year. Further, the CLASSY Awards included an Animal Advocacy and Services category.

To help kick of our new monthly Mission of the Month feature, here are some the most recent case studies we've conducted at FS over the past 20 months on animal welfare organizations.