by Jaime Van Essen | Jan 14, 2026 | Donor Database, Annual Giving
A new year offers more than a clean slate – it’s a chance to pause, review, and set your development plan up for success. Before launching into 2026 goals, take a moment to close out 2025 and let your data inform your next steps.Here are 4 tips to help you do...
by Laura Kruisenga | Nov 4, 2025 | Annual Giving
Though Planned Giving tools can feel a little overwhelming, especially for small and mid-size nonprofits, they can be a powerful part of the fundraising strategy. For organizations that don’t have much experience with planned giving, it’s a good idea to start small –...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Feb 25, 2022 | Board, Annual Giving, News & Articles
The board is often the most critical piece in moving any nonprofit forward. We often hear from staff: “our board doesn’t do anything!” while on the other hand, we often hear from board members: “I don’t know what they want!” The various skillsets and perspectives that...
by Jaime Van Essen | Sep 28, 2021 | Roundtable, Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Guest Blog: Abby Jarvis, Nonprofit Education Manager, Qgiv Many nonprofits raise up to 50% of their annual revenue during the month of December. The end-of-year fundraising season is a whirlwind for fundraisers; there’s so much to do! That’s why we recommend planning...
by Sarah Mitchell | Aug 25, 2021 | Annual Giving, News & Articles
We learned a lot of lessons in 2020, especially in how we communicate with donors. We became more reliant on technology than ever, and online giving grew the most it has ever grown. But this also means we lost some personal connection with our donors. Gaining that...
