by Laura Kruisenga | Aug 27, 2020 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Giving USA is the longest running annual philanthropy report and is published by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. This report is trusted by nonprofits across the country and helps the sector make strategic decisions about fundraising. It...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Aug 21, 2020 | Roundtable, Annual Giving, News & Articles
2020 is a very noisy year and it’s about to get a little louder. Mail in ballots, Return to Learn, and the ongoing pandemic are a lot to contend with for your year-end fundraising efforts. Want to ensure your letter – your year-end ask – gets heard? Here are 7 musts...
by Sarah Mitchell | Jul 22, 2020 | Roundtable, Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Are you utilizing video as a key piece of your fundraising communication strategy? If not, you’re missing out on an opportunity to have personal, impactful engagement with donors and prospective supporters. Because, Science! Did you know that when we view images that...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Jun 18, 2020 | Roundtable, Industry Trends, News & Articles
A third-party endorsement is becoming a must have for any nonprofit who wishes to stand out above the crowd. With over 1.57 million registered nonprofits in the U.S., you almost can’t afford not to! A third-party endorsement is the nod of approval for your...
by Sarah Mitchell | May 8, 2020 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
Over the past few months, we have experienced an unprecedented period of upheaval. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives and has forced businesses and nonprofits to rethink their operations and quickly adapt to a very different social and...
by Sandi Frost Steensma | May 8, 2020 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
While it can feel like there is no roadmap to direct us through this period, the nonprofit world has weathered past challenges that have offered valuable lessons that continue to be relevant. These past lessons, along with trends we have seen so far during this latest...
