June 2015

Meet the Donors Where They Are

June 18th, 2015|

Facebook is by far the largest social media platform out there, but that […]

Don’t Confuse Your Donors

June 11th, 2015|

Confusing constituents is a detriment to non-profit organizations. For instance, if a nonprofit […]

Misconceptions in NonProfit Marketing

June 4th, 2015|

Nonprofits, just like for profit companies, are facing significant competition as they seek […]

May 2015

Four T’s of a Successful Fundraising Appeal

May 28th, 2015|

Producing a compelling and effective fundraising appeal is an art and a science. […]

Keep Donors Interested

May 21st, 2015|

A core fundamental of fundraising is to build strong relationships with your core […]

Six Ways to Improve Email Integration with Direct Mail

May 18th, 2015|

Although many see a divide between established fundraising methods and newer tactics – […]

April 2015

How to Design Your Nonprofit Website Like a Pro

April 24th, 2015|

Effective fundraising is about outreach, storytelling, and engagement. It’s also about good use […]

Major Gifts are Critical to Every Fundraising Program

April 10th, 2015|

Acquiring major gifts is a critical task for every charity. All fundraising programs […]

Why Storytelling is Vital for Nonprofits

April 3rd, 2015|

Compelling storytelling is an invaluable tool to the innovative nonprofit that wants to […]

March 2015

Is Fundraising the Same as Selling?

March 26th, 2015|

Most fundraisers cringe at the idea they are “selling” something. Or even worse, […]

Myths and Legends of Fundraising Practices

March 20th, 2015|

Fundraising has its share of myths and tall-tales, though they seem to center […]

6 Habits to Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level

March 13th, 2015|

Being good at anything boils down to the habits you instill in yourself […]

3 Steps to Retaining New Donors

March 5th, 2015|

There are two types of donations: those from existing donors and those from […]

February 2015

How a Responsive Website Affects Online Giving

February 26th, 2015|

Brandon Granger, senior interaction designer for nonprofit and fundraising software company Blackbaud, recently […]

The Two Principal Pillars of Donor Relationships

February 20th, 2015|

The relationship between nonprofit organizations and donors is something that requires careful maintenance and curation […]