Nonprofits don’t keep corporate partners by waiting for renewal season. Learn how to use the PARTNER framework and year‑round communication to help your corporate champions prove impact, engage employees and make the case to keep funding flowing.
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Make the Quiet Season Count With a Summer Major-Gifts Strategy
Use the summer quiet season to sharpen your major-gifts portfolio and campaigns so you hit fall with a stronger plan and donor pipeline.
Read MoreHow to Build a Matching Gift Challenge Program That Actually Drives Donor Growth
Matching gift challenge programs can drive more donors, sustainers and mid-level upgrades — but only if you secure the right match and tailor the offer by channel. See how to use small matches, “you be the match” and sustainer offers strategically.
Read MoreRethinking Donor Segmentation: A Pipeline‑Wide Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Outdated donor segmentation focuses on gift size and campaign labels.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.
Read MoreWhy Your Direct Mail Envelope Strategy Matters More Than You Think
A blank envelope and a bold teaser signal very different things to your donors. Discover why outer-envelope choices matter and how to build an honest strategy that primes donors to give.
Read MoreVolunteers Are Your Secret Weapon for Donor Prospecting
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.
Read MoreWhy Authentic Connection Is the Key to Acquiring the Right Donors
Nonprofits are losing donors even as revenue grows, which puts new pressure on donor acquisition. Sector experts share how authentic connections can help you attract high‑value donors and build lifetime value in a donors‑down world.
Read MoreFundraising Growth in 2025 Continues to Mask a Shrinking Donor Base
Nonprofits saw their strongest fundraising growth in years — but fewer donors are fueling it. New FEP data reveals a widening gap between dollars raised and participation, raising fresh questions about long-term sustainability.
Read MoreDonor Prospecting: Best Practices to Find the Right Donors
Finding the right donors is harder — and more important — than ever. Here’s how nonprofit leaders can refine their donor prospecting process, identify high-potential supporters, and build a stronger fundraising pipeline.
Read MoreHow to Move Peer-to-Peer Donors to Major Gifts With the Right Team Structure
Peer-to-peer fundraising opens the door to thousands of new supporters, but many never convert to deeper giving. Here’s how one organization moves peer-to-peer donors into major gift strategy.
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