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If you’ve read any articles about nonprofit fundraising in the last few years, chances are you’ve heard the experts talk about the importance of donor stewardship. Why? Not only does it help your organization build relationships with donors, it helps to retain them. And nothing could be more vital to a successful y… Read More

Year-end fundraising is the most exciting, demanding, and engaging time of the year. Nearly 30 percent of all charitable giving occurs in December, and 10 percent of all gifts are made in the last three days of the year. With numbers like that, you need to have a year-end fundraising campaign that motivates and inspire… Read More

You’re putting together your year-end campaign. You’re doing your research to write the best appeal letters and emails. It’s a lot of work and you wonder, “What if we don’t reach our fundraising goal?” I’ll let you in on a secret–everyone worries about their year-end campaign. But the best fundraisers d… Read More

Year-end campaign season is here and most nonprofits are busy thinking about how they can stand out to get more donations. Do you send out more asks? Do you post more frequently on social media? What really is the best strategy to reach your fundraising goal? Standing out is a long game that revolves around… Read More

It’s 2018 and by now you know that storytelling is a key part of a successful fundraising strategy. We love storytelling because of its unsurpassable ability to connect with supporters. A great story shows donors their impact in action. Sometimes this is easier said than done. Here are three steps to help you tell th… Read More

Fueled by the holiday giving spirit and the impending tax calendar deadline, donors are ready to make their year-end donations during the month of December. It’s an important fundraising opportunity for many nonprofits with over 1/3 of all annual donations being made during this month. To make the most of this fundra… Read More

Asha Curran is the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at 92nd Street Y, which was recently named one of the 10 Most Innovative Nonprofits by Fast Company. She leads #GivingTuesday, the global giving movement, as well as a portfolio of global, digitally-driven … Read More

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