Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 Why Was 2021 a High Year for Fundraising? Americans donated 2.1%

Policy

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

DAFs incentivize wealthy donors to give more without creating their own foundations, providing new opportunities for nonprofits to receive large donations. Should your nonprofit still target DAF holders and accept donations from them? Non-cash giving remains a lucrative fundraising opportunity.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 18, 2025

GivingTuesday is a global movement that inspires millions of people to give back through donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. In the United States alone, donations jumped from $400 million in 2018 to over $3.6 Blackbaud software can be the key to their fundraising success. “We

Software

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

We’re combining the deep-dive “how-to” sessions of Blackbaud’s legendary K–12 User Conference ( returning in 2026!) with global thought leadership to offer insights into education, fundraising, technology, and more. K–12 IT-Finance Fusion: The Next Frontier (Show Your Business Office Some Love!)

Education

GiveSmart

MAY 22, 2024

The same goes for online transactions, including donating to nonprofits. In fact, the nonprofit donor experience relies heavily on the ease and convenience of the donation process. According to CapitalOne Shopping Research, it’s estimated that 54% of online transactions will be made by digital wallets by 2026.

Donation