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5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns
November 16, 2024

5 Tips to End Your 4th Quarter Strong with Effective Donor Outreach in Year-End Campaigns

November and December are two of the most significant months of the year for nonprofit…

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November 1, 2024

Year End Giving: The Step-by-Step Guide For Nonprofits

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of…

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Collaboration between Development and Finance Teams 
October 9, 2024

Grow Your Mission: Foster Collaboration with Development and Finance Teams

Nonprofits face countless challenges managing financial operations and harnessing full fundraising potential. While working towards…

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October 8, 2024

#GivingTuesday Myths: Busted

There ARE easy, turnkey ways to make an impact for your organization on #GivingTuesday. Check out what you can do to bust these four #GivingTuesday myths to make an impact on your mission.  

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September 23, 2024

Kickstart Fall Fundraising

Crunchy, colorful leaves. Pumpkins. Football. Bonfires. Fall is in the air, and with it comes many opportunities to finish up this calendar year strong. Your fiscal goals are within reach. What is your nonprofit doing to creatively expand your audience and steward your donors with your fall fundraising?

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September 18, 2024

What is the 50 State Challenge? 

Down deep, most people have a little competitive spirit in them; when making something into…

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August 27, 2024

How Nonprofits Can Supercharge Summer Fundraising with Virtual Events and Consignment Items

Why Summer Fundraising Matters Summer is here, and while it is tempting to forget about…

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August 26, 2024

Leveraging Fundraising and Donor Data: Tips from the Experts

Feeling drowned by data? With nearly three out of four organizations being concerned about their…

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July 19, 2024

How to Use the 2024 Trends Report to Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level  

In an ever-evolving landscape, nonprofits face unique challenges and opportunities that require strategic insight and…

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Artificial Intelligence
July 16, 2024

10+ AI-Based Tools for Nonprofits 

From transforming administrative work to improving inefficiencies, artificial intelligence (AI) can do it all and…

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Arts and Humanities Organizations
July 15, 2024

Generating Sustainable Revenue for Arts and Humanities Organizations

Arts organizations empower communities and ensure everyone has an opportunity for individual expression and acceptance….

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Diversifying Revenue Streams
June 26, 2024

Diversifying Revenue Streams: Tips from the Experts 

Looking for impactful ways to increase revenue? With two out of three organizations saying they…

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