Kevin Scally, chief relationship officer at Charity Navigator, shared that with a shrinking donor population, recurring gifts can both democratize philanthropy and lower the barriers for giving.
It’s not about you. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking your organization is the story. People aren’t buying your organization. When someone asks: “What do you do?” they’re not interested in your organization so much as what your organization accomplishes.
When you think about all of the areas of fundraising and what goes into each, why does it usually seem like stewardship draws the short straw?
Community voice is vital in philanthropic efforts. It highlights the poor outcomes when the process of developing solutions excludes the very population at the center of the intended impact — and why it is critical to engage the community meaningfully from the onset and throughout the process.
Tax season and end-of-year giving represent a key time for donor-advised funds (DAF) donors.
Many in the nonprofit industry think things will always remain the same or evolve slowly. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. There’s a growing opportunity for innovation in social good — and one approach is impact investing, also known as mission- or values-based investing.
Day-to-day business management is where KPIs can make a difference for your nonprofit.
Tiering your caseload is a strategy that organizes your caseload so that you can create a strategic, meaningful plan for every donor.
Savvy nonprofits have long known the power of small, recurring donations. People still have a burning desire to support causes they care about. So what's the key to unlocking their generosity? It's simple: encourage your donors to automate their giving.
Industry benchmarks reveal just 23% of first-time online donors return, compared to 64% of existing online donors. And over the last decade, nonprofits have continued to raise more funds from fewer donors. These statistics underscore the importance of not only keeping your donors, but also acquiring new ones
