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Aspects of a Financially Healthy Nonprofit
You’ve been approached to join the board of a local nonprofit – congratulations! Committing yourself to a trustee role at any organization is a big responsibility, though, so do your ... -
The M+R Benchmarks 2022 Are Here: Monthly Giving Up by 24%
One of my favorite statistics were just published: the M+R Benchmarks 2022. Not surprisingly, in the second year of the pandemic with still few in-person events, online giving grew, although not ... -
The Value of a Monthly Donor Concierge
Some organizations have implemented a special monthly donor concierge, so you may have heard this term before. It offers a fantastic opportunity for nonprofits to build relationships with their monthly ... -
12 Ways to Attract New Donors
How do I find new donors? It’s the question every nonprofit fundraiser must face. The white whale of fundraising. And you need to have an answer. Don’t let finding donor ... -
6 Considerations When Analyzing a Nonprofit’s Board Structure
Your role on the nonprofit board is an important one and goes beyond assessing that nonprofit’s financial performance or making financial projections for the organization. Keeping an eye on overall ... -
Number of Sustainers Grew 44% in Last Five Years
Spring is always an exciting time as sustainer statistics are rolling in. The most recent Blackbaud Target Analytics donorCentrics Sustainer Summit was held earlier this year. You can find the ... -
4 Ways to Attract New Donors with Your Website
Earning new supporters for your nonprofit’s cause can feel a lot like fishing. You bait your hook—whether it’s social media ads, email newsletter campaigns, fundraising pushes, or direct mail outreach—and ... -
Different Approaches to Strong Spring Fundraising Appeals
As we move into spring, often the 2nd quarter for organizations, now might be a good time to do a little “spring cleaning” of your outreach strategies. You know, throw ... -
Case Study: How a Small Charity Keeps Growing Its Monthly Donor Base
As you may know, I love hearing from nonprofits. That’s how I learn. And that’s how I believe we all learn together. And I’m always amazed, especially at how small ... -
What If Checks Were Going Away?
As a Dutch native and international fundraiser, who grew up with a central banking system, automatic payments and payment forms called acceptgiros, I’ve been following some recent payment trends. In the ...
