The Top Tech Trends in Hospital Philanthropy for 2026
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 inspiration. Whether you’re seeing specific examples of these industry trends in your hospital fundraising or not, uncovering tools for responding to lapses in donor retention, the impact of AI, and […]
What 2025 Gave Us: 3 Fundraising Trends That Will Define 2026
2026 feels like the year of the strategic reckoning. We’ve officially entered an era where the old playbooks – high-volume direct mail without digital integration, generic email blasts, and “emergency” fundraising as a default setting – are not just underperforming; they are actively eroding donor trust. The donor of 2026 is more sophisticated, more bombarded, […]
Securing Corporate In-Kind Donations: 3 Tips for Nonprofits
According to statistics from Double the Donation, U.S. donors (including individuals, businesses, and government agencies) contribute roughly $58 billion in-kind to nonprofits each year. These contributions are an essential part of nonprofit fundraising, yet many organizations overlook the potential of corporate in-kind donations. In this post, we will guide you through the essentials of securing […]
Beyond the Basics: Five Advanced Tactics for Major Gift Fundraisers Who Feel Stuck
Author: Katherine Sprissler-Klein, Senior Consultant[/caption] If you’ve been in major gifts long enough, you’ve felt it: the slow drag of a relationship that won’t advance, the weight of an ask you’ve over-prepared for, or the gnawing doubt that maybe your donor just doesn’t “get” it. At the senior level, it’s rarely about knowing the textbook […]
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. 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 donors each year. In the […]
Using Make-A-Will Month to Grow Your Legacy Giving Program
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. But here’s a secret savvy fundraisers know: Make-A-Will Month is one of the most underrated opportunities of the year. This annual awareness campaign isn’t flashy, but it is quietly powerful. […]
The Rise of Smart Giving: Fundraising’s Next Big Opportunity
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 more supporters are discovering that giving can be both generous and strategic. Donors are moving beyond traditional cash gifts and looking for ways to give that align with their financial […]
From Deductions to Donations: What’s Changing for Nonprofits in the Newest Tax Bill
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 Bill” carries serious implications for nonprofits, and not the good kind. Released on June 16, the revised Senate tax bill proposes (another) massive shift in how charitable giving is treated. […]
Grant Writing That Connects: Make Your Proposals Stand Out in Uncertain Times
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 all this, securing grant funding can feel like both an urgent necessity and a constant challenge. That’s why grant writing still matters – maybe more than ever. When done right, […]