
Giving Tuesday Deserves a Strategy, Not Just a Sprint
What began as a response to Black Friday’s consumer craze has grown into what we all know as Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving.
What began as a response to Black Friday’s consumer craze has grown into what we all know as Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving. Since its launch in 2012, it’s grown from a small initiative at New York’s 92nd Street Y into a global movement that inspires millions of…
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What began as a response to Black Friday’s consumer craze has grown into what we all know as Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving.

If your nonprofit feels stuck in a routine of fundraising events and campaigns that continuously yield the same results, you may be looking for a

Managing your nonprofit’s finances involves many moving parts. You must create financial policies, distribute responsibilities, develop a budget, and follow relevant guidelines like Generally Accepted

August might not feel like prime fundraising season. The inbox is quieter, vacations are winding down, and everyone is bracing for back-to-school and fall campaigns.

Smart giving is on the rise, and it’s changing the way people give, why they give, and how much they’re willing to contribute. More and

Case Study Snapshot: Before The Prevent Cancer Foundation had a successful gala each year but wasn’t converting gala attendees into loyal, engaged champions for their

Let’s start with the name: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. It reads more like a marketing gimmick than public policy. But the “One, Big, Beautiful

It’s a tough time for nonprofits. Costs are rising, funder priorities are shifting, and many organizations are being asked to do more with less. Amid

What if your nonprofit’s most loyal supporters could continue making an impact even after they’ve passed on? Legacy society members do exactly that by committing