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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)

Center for Major Gifts

Fundraiser mantra … lead with mission, follow with tax – or watch the biggest checks vanish. Fundraiser mantra … lead with mission, follow with tax – or watch the biggest checks vanish. Floor and cap … one rule pushes gifts up; the other shaves them down. Complexity kills … every extra spreadsheet tab risks a cooled pledge.

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A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

Center for Major Gifts

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. Why Was 2021 a High Year for Fundraising? The Baby Boomer Factor: A Looming Fundraising Crisis? The oldest Boomers will turn 80 in 2026.

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The State of DAFs in 2025: Updates on Donor-Advised Funds

Get Fully Funded

The total combined assets in DAFs and foundations is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2026 and account for half of all individual charitable donations by 2028. Non-cash giving remains a lucrative fundraising opportunity.

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Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Recalibrate for Year-End Success

Grant Writing Made Easy

Your decisions can shape your fundraising results for the rest of 2025 and set the stage for next year’s success. Final Thoughts: Strengthen Your Nonprofit Grant Strategy for a Strong Finish As you evaluate your nonprofit grant strategy at the midpoint of the year, think of this moment as a pivot, not a pause.

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What is GivingTuesday? A Nonprofit’s Guide to a Global Giving Movement

Blackbaud

Many nonprofits participating in GivingTuesday rely on Blackbaud’s fundraising platforms , donor management software , payment processing , and data analytics capabilities for their campaigns. Blackbaud software can be the key to their fundraising success. “We What tools do fundraisers use for GivingTuesday campaigns?

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Why K–12 Professionals Should Attend bbcon This Year

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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!)

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Join the AI Revolution: Build Your First Low-Code Fundraising App

Blackbaud

Gartner predicts that by 2026, developers outside formal IT departments will account for at least 80% of those using low-code development tools. And how can you get started on low-code development with the fundraising software and data you’re already using? Can Your Fundraising Software Integrate with Low-Code Platforms?

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