Above: Illustration Credit Janusz Kapusta/Illustration Source The old saying “You never have a second chance to make a first impression” is mostly true, although fundraisers often enjoy a small exception to that rule. Your first chance comes when you pick up the phone to call a prospect, the dreaded...

This is the first article in a two-part series on memorial gifts. July’s article will focus on stewardship and communication with donors. Helping families in grief is a sensitive role not often discussed in trainings, but here’s how to support yourself and your fellow fundraisers as you work with...

What, exactly, is artificial intelligence (AI)? The term encompasses several related yet distinctive fields. One is natural language processing, a field in which computers analyze the interactions between computers and human language. Another is robotics, which involves the design and operation of...

Deeply entrenched in mission-driven ideals and anchored by robust project management, the fundraising profession demands a multifaceted approach to maintain work-life balance, including mindfulness From initiating contact with potential donors aligned with our mission to orchestrating the...

We all have a lot to learn in this world, and if we can do it with a sense of humor and levity, then we are all the better for it How many fundraisers does it take to change a lightbulb? I have no idea, but somewhere in there is a joke. Fundraising is an amazing profession, more than a job for many...