Fundraising - NonProfit PRO

Rethinking Donor Segmentation: A Pipeline‑Wide Strategy for Sustainable Growth

July 7, 2026July 10, 2026 Carol Wick

Outdated donor segmentation focuses on gift size and campaign labels. Learn how mindset‑based segmentation can create one mission story and a sustainable fundraising engine.

Volunteers Are Your Secret Weapon for Donor Prospecting

May 29, 2026July 8, 2026 Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

volunteers working at a table handing out food and clothes

With the donor base shrinking and acquisition costs rising, one underused strategy stands out: deploying volunteers as door-openers for new prospects. Here’s a practical framework for identifying the right volunteers, recruiting from unexpected sources, and building a pipeline that compounds over time.

8 Internal Roadblocks Holding Your Major Gift Program Back

November 13, 2025 Jeff Schreifels

When major giving stalls, donors usually get the blame. But the real roadblocks to big gifts are almost always inside the organization. Learn the eight internal issues that hold your major gift program back — and how leaders can clear the way for deeper generosity.

Rethinking Moves Management: The 5 Stages of Building Lasting Donor Relationships

October 16, 2025March 25, 2026 Amanda L. Cole

Moves management isn’t just about tracking prospects, it’s about relationships. Here’s how each stage helps nonprofits focus on the right donors, strengthen team collaboration and cultivate long-term major gift success.