Stop Writing Vision Statements. Do This Instead.
There's a difference between a vision statement and a vision story. One sits in your annual report. The other transforms lives.
By Mark Lipton
Contributor
Op-Ed Mischaracterizes Conservatives and Their Role in Nonprofits
The author perpetuates a dangerous “us vs. them” mentality that only deepens divides.
5 Ways to Take Monthly Giving to the Next Level
As economic worries grow amid federal funding cuts and threats of a potential recession, monthly giving can provide stability for your nonprofit by creating a predictable and dependable revenue stream.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
As Populism Surges, Can a $3 Billion Foundation Shed Its Elite Image?
Community grant makers are “built for this moment” of division in America, says New York Community Trust’s Amy Freitag. The trust wants to change how it’s perceived by the average New Yorker.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How to Treat Every Donor Like They Matter — and Keep Them
Here are tips to engage small-dollar donors beyond simply asking for gifts, including ways to use AI to make outreach feel more personal.
By Allison Fine
Contributor
How to Build Strong Relationships With Donors and Keep Them Giving
Nonprofits often lose donors because they don’t thank them well or stay in touch. This collection offers tactics and tips to help you buck that trend and elevate your fundraising.
9 Tips for Thank-Yous That Make Donors Feel Valued
Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy provides a record and a time capsule of Black foundation leaders as the backlash against racial equity reaches the highest levels of government.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
Build a Smart Outreach Plan to Keep Donors Close — and Meet Revenue Goals
A thoughtful and flexible plan for donor communications is needed more than ever. Here are some creative ideas and key steps to take.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
3 Steps to Take Amid Post-Election Uncertainty
While it may feel like there are two Americas right now, nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of our most pressing societal problems have a unique opportunity to reinforce the strength of our communities.
How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit
Bequests and other legacy gifts are “the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
To Build Donor Trust, Nonprofits Should Answer Key Questions About Their Work
When nonprofits take the time to define their role, they can address some of the problems highlighted in a recent article from The Commons.
Don’t Be So Quick to Discard So-Called Philanthropic Jargon
Words such as “impact” and “leverage” are essential tools of the trade.
Regular Donor Communication Is Essential to Advancing a Nonprofit’s Mission
Gratitude and transparency with donors will set nonprofits up for success.
Stop Treating Donors Like ATMs: Here’s How
Simple steps to get off the hamster wheel of transactional fundraising and move toward relational fundraising.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
10 Ways to Engage Donors of All Generations
Offer hands-on ways to contribute, build ties with existing donors’ younger family members and friends, and more tips from experienced fundraisers and consultants.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
3 Traps to Avoid in Year-End Fundraising
Anxiety and uncertainty can lead to questionable online fundraising tactics. Don’t adopt these practices, which yield only short-term gains.
By Chris Maddocks
Contributor