Attract and Retain: Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Donor Acquisition Strategy

In the ever-competitive world of fundraising, attracting new donors is crucial for the long-term health of any nonprofit organization. But simply acquiring new supporters isn’t enough. Your strategy needs to include cultivating long-term relationships with these donors – it’s essential for sustained growth and impact. Acquisition isn’t the only donor strategy to implement in your […]

Fundraising in the Fast Lane: Embracing 2024’s Emerging Trends

As the world evolves faster than ever, 2024 promises to be a year of exciting possibilities for fundraisers. If you feel like life as we know it is undergoing a transformative shift, you’re not alone. As technology continues to dominate our lives and change donor expectations, traditional fundraising methods are being complimented by innovative approaches […]

Fundraising Trends We’re Seeing At Nonprofits

As the world of fundraising constantly evolves, it is essential for non-profits to embrace the latest trends for long-term success. Digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, peer-to-peer fundraising, virtual and hybrid events, and strategic partnerships with corporations are all shaping the way non-profits engage with donors and make a difference in their respective communities. By remaining flexible, […]

How Donor Surveys Can Be A Secret Weapon

Windmill Hill Consulting Donor Survey

The start of the year is a fresh start, a blank page on the fundraising calendar. And with new beginnings comes an opportunity to connect with donors through the powerful tool of a survey. After the holiday campaign frenzy, the lull that tends to follow creates a perfect space for genuine and insightful conversation with […]

2023 Wrapped: Fundraising Edition

Windmill Hill Consulting 2023 Fundraising Wrapped

As the countdown to the New Year begins, while everyone else tunes in to watch the ball drop with bubbles in hand, it’s a bit of a different experience for fundraisers. For us, it’s a culmination of days, weeks, and months of tracking donations against our goals. And by December 31st, we’re left exhausted but […]

Refining Your Mid-Level Donor Program

In the focus to raise more money, far too often nonprofit leaders and fundraisers get laser focused on major donors (however they define a “major” gift).  Did you know that a recent study showed that nearly 1/3 of dollars contributed came from mid-level donors?  Mid-level donors are a core part of your supporter base. They’re […]

Your Giving Tuesday Checklist

  Did you know that on Giving Tuesday, nonprofits tend to acquire 10x more donors compared to any other average day of the year? That’s a lot of new donors! So, if your organization is planning to participate in what’s otherwise known as the official kickoff to the season of giving, let’s make sure you’re […]