Linda Lombardi

Jen Wyglinski proves how essential volunteers are to nonprofits. A freelance writer whose first job was with an international animal welfare group, Jen has been interested in animal welfare and rights for as long as she can remember. When she moved to central Massachusetts, she wanted to get involved with a farm animal… Read More

Avery Staples is the development specialist at Side By Side Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering kids to see their full potential in a safe environment. For the past year and a half, Avery has overseen SBSK’s communications and fundraising efforts. On any given day, she is planning fundraising events, managing t… Read More

Since April of 2017, Carrie Ward has served as executive director at Water is Basic, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing clean water to South Sudan. In July of 2015, Carrie had the opportunity to travel to East Africa with Water is Basic; spending time in Yei, South Sudan, and Goma, Congo. Having raised funds for… Read More

It may seem too early to think about your year-end campaign, but trust us…it’s not! The final two months of the year are a crucial time for nonprofits. The numbers speak for themselves — 30% of annual giving occurs in December, and 10% occurs on the last 3 days of the year. Now is the… Read More

The average donor retention rate in the United States after the first gift is stuck around 45 percent. Careful and consistent attention paid to new and existing donors can directly impact the likelihood that they will continue donating—and even increase their giving. After all, once donors make their second gift, ret… Read More

Our Back to School campaign continues with a lesson in donor retention. Nothing in a nonprofit organization happens without donors. Organizations that focus on building relationships with their donors understand the importance of donor stewardship. They’re committed to creating a sense of partnership, showing appreci… Read More

As Network For Good University continues, we’re moving onto an important course: donor retention. Acquiring new donors is a top priority for many nonprofits. From sending appeals to hosting events, the ongoing goal is to get more people caring about and giving to your organization. But when it comes to donor retentio… Read More