The idea that the future of fundraising is relational should not be revolutionary. In the world of major and mega gift fundraising, all of our work is relational. But for far too...
2023 Fundraising Trends & Predictions
Dani Lockard is Sales Manager at Funraise, one of the leading technology platforms designed (by people working inside a nonprofit) to help nonprofits raise more money online. Just before the end...
2021 Nonprofit Fundraising Predictions
On February 26, 2020 I was sitting in a hotel room in San Francisco having just met with one of my key client partners – an international ministry organization. News...
COVID-19 Fundraising Observations from NextAfter, with Brady Josephson
Brady Josephson, Managing Director of the Institute for Online Fundraising at NextAfter recently sat down with us to share what he's learning about the changing fundraising landscape during the COVID-19...
Google Grants vs. Paid Search Campaigns
Sometimes otherwise smart fundraising consultants give bad advice. I saw that happen last week. A senior-level consultant from a typically reputable fundraising agency completely missed the mark on digital strategy....
Fundraising Myth Busters: Online-acquired donors are different
Today in the fourth installment of my Fundraising Myth Busters series, we’re going to tackle the belief that you shouldn’t add your online-acquired donors into your other fundraising channels. Hopefully...
3 reasons your nonprofit needs a mobile website
There’s been a lot of talk about mobile lately. To be fair, the chatter has been going on for a few years, but it finally appears we’re approaching a tipping...
2015 Challenges and Opportunities
2015 could be a pivotal growth year for your nonprofit! With so many challenges, and so many great opportunities, nonprofits need to focus on a number of key areas in...
Instinct vs. Insight
As a fundraiser you'll have a lot of people offer you suggestions on how best to do your job. Well intentioned board members, executive directors, program staffers, volunteers and supporters...