
The Fundraising Work You Don’t See: Data Hygiene Matters More Than You Think
In our incredibly hectic and complex donor world, good data is the key to long-term success. It’s not rocket science: we all know our donor
In our incredibly hectic and complex donor world, good data is the key to long-term success. It’s not rocket science: we all know our donor database should be accurate, our reports should reflect reality, and our communication preferences should be up to date. The real challenge here is that maintaining…
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In our incredibly hectic and complex donor world, good data is the key to long-term success. It’s not rocket science: we all know our donor

Most board members sign on to guide your nonprofit’s mission and strategy, not to make direct fundraising asks. That disconnect is exactly why fundraising and

There’s a specific kind of optimism that shows up in nonprofit fundraising calendars where someone schedules an email, hits send, and circles back a few

Ever feel like reviewing financial documents is just another compliance box to check? It shouldn’t be. Creating and evaluating the right documents does much more

As we approach the year’s midpoint, checking in on healthcare philanthropy tech and how it’s specifically shaping fundraising technology can be a much-needed boost of

It doesn’t usually show up as one big crisis. But slowly, you might begin noticing that things are slightly off: proposals that always feel a

Our donors today expect more than a receipt and a yearly newsletter. They want smooth giving experiences, timely communication, well-run events, and the reassurance that

If you’ve spent any time in the nonprofit world lately, you’ve probably noticed a quiet shift in language. Everything has become a “campaign.” Giving Tuesday

Guest Post by Karen Houghton, CEO and Founder of Infinite Giving With cuts to federal funding for nonprofits and economic uncertainty across the board, organizations