The Strategic Role of Major Gifts in an Acquisition-Focused Giving Day
Most Giving Days are designed with a clear goal in mind: new donor acquisition. They’re built to be accessible, time-bound, and welcoming—an entry point for
SharkTank for Fundraising: 5 Teams Who Pitched Bold Ideas to Leadership (and Won)
Nervous to pitch a new idea to leadership? You’re not alone. Here are 5 fundraising teams who saw a problem, dreamed up a solution, made
Can you teach students about philanthropy in just one day? USF shows how.
Imagine if you could educate students about philanthropy – AND capture enough student video content to power a whole year of stewardship? The University of
Do this one thing to boost donor retention rates
Our research shows that 62% of first-time donors don’t give again within three years. That’s sad. Here’s one proven way to boost donor retention, courtesy
Acknowledgement Letters Getting You Down? NMSU Shows a Better Way
Old school acknowledgement letters can be slow-moving, cumbersome, and they often end up in the recycling bin. The NMSU Foundation swapped form letters for a
How Fundraisers Can Use AI to Book More Donor Meetings
Fundraisers report that their biggest challenge in prospect engagement is booking the first donor meeting. Here are two ways that any fundraiser can use AI
AI Tools for Fundraisers: Your Ethical Action Plan
More and more fundraisers want to use AI to generate impact. But many are still trepidatious. Here are some AI tools for fundraisers to power
“We’re moving away from one-pagers for fundraisers.” (And you should, too.)
“Like most shops, our frontline fundraisers were foaming at the mouth for one-pagers. We’ve really been trying to move away from one pagers and tell
It’s the End of the Fiscal Year: Do You Know Where Your LYBUNTs Are?
As the fiscal year draws to a close for most colleges and universities, the pressure is on to secure those last-minute gifts that will bring
10 Fundraising Resolutions for FY26 (Inspired by Your Peers Who Are Doing It Right)
Welcome to a brand-new fiscal year. Whether you’re closing the books with pride or ready for a fresh start, there’s no better time to set
Donors Don’t Care About June 30 (Here’s 4 Ways to Make Them)
Donors don’t care about your fiscal calendar. But they do care about making a difference. That’s why June 30 can’t just be a date on
Boston University’s Approach to Timely and Personal Donor Connections Through Direct Mail
Are we meeting our donors where they are? Are we stewarding them enough? Are we thanking them enough? How many touchpoints should they receive? Advancement