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Fundraising has always been a story of trust. Donors give because they believe—in a mission, a moment, or a relationship. But as artificial intelligence weaves its way into how we segment, message, and analyze supporters, that trust sits on new ground. The AI Equity Project 2025, which surveyed more...
From engaging major donors to writing compelling cases for support, your fundraising staff needs specialized skills to bring in vital revenue. While the right fundraising technology and strategies can get your nonprofit closer to its goals, ultimately, your staff is your most valuable funding...
Most nonprofits face a similar challenge: achieving critical missions with limited funds. However, the way your organization approaches economic uncertainty depends on the type of 501(c)(3) you run. The key difference between private foundations and public charities is that the IRS requires public...
What if your most successful fundraiser this year involved zero product sales? No catalogs, no order forms, and no inventory. For many supporters, the request to buy something feels like a transaction, while a request to participate feels like a genuine invitation. T-shirts, bake sales, and similar...
Auctions have long been a staple of nonprofit fundraising, creating energy and competition while fueling mission-driven impact. Yet today’s donors are more selective, and organizations can’t rely on instinct alone to decide which items will drive bids. The nonprofits breaking fundraising records are...
It began like many donor stories do—with a heartfelt email and a promise of support. A colleague forwarded me a message from a man named Mike Clifford. He and his wife, Marie, expressed interest in making a $2,000 donation to our organization. The tone was warm, the intent generous, and the request...
En la primera parte del artículo, Meredith compartió su experiencia personal, en donde su testimonio y vivencia en primera persona le permitieron conectar empáticamente con sus posibles donantes. Esta es la segunda parte de este artículo y los siguientes tips que ella nos comparte. 2. Crea...
Hace más de veinte años tuve la oportunidad de vivir como si tuviera diabetes tipo 1 durante una semana: usé una bomba de insulina llena de solución salina, me piqué los dedos para medir la glucosa y conté cada carbohidrato para calcular la dosis de “insulina”. Estaba comenzando mi carrera en el...
Over twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to live as if I had type 1 diabetes for a week: wearing an insulin pump filled with saline, pricking my finger to test glucose, and counting every carb to calculate the “insulin” dose. It was early in my nonprofit career, and I was a recent college...
La crisis tiene la capacidad de dejar todo al desnudo. Ya sea una caída financiera, la inestabilidad política o una pandemia global, el sector sin fines de lucro suele sentir las repercusiones primero —y con mayor intensidad—. Los presupuestos se reducen, las necesidades comunitarias crecen y la...
