Caryn Stein

Here are three things that can help you get over your "fear of the peer."… Read More

The first step to planning a successful fundraising event is to take a step that is so tempting to skip:  Clearly articulate your grand plan. To create a useful fundraising event plan, ask yourself: Who is my audience? What venues are the best to reach them? What do I want them to do? Is an… Read More

This year, your donor communications must work to strengthen your relationship with supporters.… Read More

Try these three key opportunities for small and mid-sized nonprofits to boost individual giving.… Read More

How was your year-end fundraising season? At Network for Good, we’re pleased to report growth in all major giving metrics from 2015 and in December. Here’s a brief teaser of our full Digital Giving Index which will be released in the coming weeks. (All stats come from 2015 donation data from the Network for… Read More

2016 is winding down, but we’re in the midst of the biggest giving days of the year. Make the most of your fundraising efforts with more effective last-minute fundraising appeals. Before you send your final email appeals, give them a quick review to ensure they’ll pay off. (And if you haven’t yet sent a … Read More

It’s a busy time of year–for you and your donors. To get the most out of the effort you’re putting into your campaigns, it’s important to focus in on the key elements in your nonprofit fundraising appeal that will move supporters to act and give before the ball drops on nonprofit fundraising app… Read More

Making thank you letters a priority now will ultimately help you retain and grow your community of donors.… Read More