In our twenty years as a firm, we've seen changing economic conditions, changing laws and changing donor behavior. Today, there are even more changes at hand that will provide both challenges and opportunities for savvy nonprofits.
In our twenty years as a firm, we've seen changing economic conditions, changing laws and changing donor behavior. Today, there are even more changes at hand that will provide both challenges and opportunities for savvy nonprofits.
Topics: Fundraising, Fundraising Management, Donor Relations, Donor Prospect, Fund Development, Development, Donor, Donor Advised Funds
The pool of donor-advised fund (DAF) assets is projected to exceed $2 trillion by 2026. It often flows through channels that can conceal the actual donors behind the gifts. While this can be a challenge, it also represents an enormous opportunity for leaders who know how to make the invisible visible.
Topics: Donor Stewardship, Stewardship, Annual Campaign, Campaign Leadership, Annual Fundraising, Fundraising Management, Donor Management, Year-End Giving, Inspiration, Donor Relations, Fund Development, Year-End, Donor Advised Funds
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When setting fundraising goals—whether for annual contributed revenue or a multi-year campaign—many organizations default to looking at past performance. But here’s the thing: basing your goals only on what’s been done before can be limiting.
Topics: Capital Campaign, Donor Stewardship, Donation, Fundraising, Goal Setting, Campaign Leadership, Goals, Financial Development, Fundraising Management, Capital Fundraising, Fund Development, Communication, Development, Campaign Planning, Making The Case, Making The Ask, Donor, Online Giving, Donor Advised Funds, CelebratingOurClients
If you’ve been putting off implementing a strategy to secure gifts from donor-advised funds, let this be the year that changes that. Why? The numbers are too big to ignore.
Topics: Capital Campaign, Donor Stewardship, Donation, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Financial Development, Annual, Annual Fundraising, Fundraising Management, Capital Fundraising, Fund Development, Communication, Cultivation, Development, Campaign Planning, Making The Case, Making The Ask, Donor, Online Giving, Donor Advised Funds
Many nonprofits wonder how to identify people who have DAFs and how to get their cause in front of them. It can be a little complicated but with some investigation into how the DAF is administered, you can find the person behind the DAF and start to share your mission and impact with them. Let’s explore...
Topics: Fundraising, Financial Development, Annual Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Foundation, Donor Relations, Fund Development, Development, Donor Advised Funds
You’ve probably heard the phrase “cash is king.” But is that still true?
Topics: Fundraising, Individual Philanthropy, Annual Fundraising, Donor Advised Funds
As you review your yearly gifts and remaining asks, consider the following questions…
Topics: Donor Stewardship, Stewardship, gifts of stock, Donor Advised Funds