Blogs

Improve Your Nonprofit’s Federal Grant Applications With FOIA Requests

FOIA requests for federal grants can give nonprofits invaluable insights as they navigate the federal funding landscape. Here’s how.

How to Increase Retention by Creating a Sense of Belonging for Your Donors

Despite the solitary nature of most giving, there are many ways to create a feeling of community for your donors. Here are some ideas.

10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use QR Codes

QR codes have become increasingly widespread and popular. Here are a few ways you can use QR codes for your nonprofit.

Other Staff Bloggers
Direct Marketing

FOIA requests for federal grants can give nonprofits invaluable insights as they navigate the federal funding landscape. Here’s how.

Despite the solitary nature of most giving, there are many ways to create a feeling of community for your donors. Here are some ideas.

QR codes have become increasingly widespread and popular. Here are a few ways you can use QR codes for your nonprofit.

Leadership Management

With a high rate of fundraiser turnover, creating a smooth transition for donors is crucial. Not doing so may cost nonprofits millions.

Change in nonprofits can feel like trying to move a mountain. Here is a systematic framework for to help manage organizational change.

Nonprofits have come under congressional scrutiny for their civic engagement and election administration work. Here’s what to know.

Development

It’s OK to talk about overhead with your donors. They get it! Here’s a practical way for you to approach this conversation.

In 2024, donor retention continued to drop. Now that 2025 is in full swing, let’s consider why this is — and what fundraisers can do.

Many nonprofits have relied on government funding, but now they must realign and protect themselves and their employees. Here’s how.

E-Philanthropy

In today’s digital landscape, nonprofits must adapt their fundraising strategies to align with the behaviors of younger generations.

The nonprofit sector is on the brink of a creative revolution. And, paradoxically, the TikTok ban may help it arrive.

As nonprofits prioritize donor acquisition, engagement and retention for 2025, here are four actionable strategies can they implement.

Data Management

Having cleaner data helps nonprofits work more efficiently and effectively. Here are four ways to keep bad data out in the first place.

Here’s a look at one of the many metrics you can and should regularly review to evaluate your fundraising efforts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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.