Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Data from our Vital Signs series—supported by the 2024 Generosity Commission Report in—found that, while the overall amount of dollars donated continues to grow, the number of individuals donating money since the last recession has been shrinking. Find and target major donors.

Finance

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Consider your giving process from a donors perspective: You want to make it as easy as possible for potential donors to move from consideration to actually making the donation. A strategic approach can help you be sure youre choosing the right grants and applying for the ones that best meet your needs.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 23, 2025

For creatives: HOME Agency creates a sustainable, collaborative space that prioritizes care, prevents burnout and supports creative excellence. The agency’s intentional model benefits both brands and creatives: For brands: HOME Agency offers modern, people-first marketing solutions that connect meaningfully and drive change.

Award

Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

Since 2020, fundraisers have confronted many obstacles that affect them and their nonprofit teammates, including the Great Resignation, burnout, and limited resources to meet their goals. Our first blog outlined how donors are also being impacted by inflation and what their donation habits look like during such a period.

Burnout

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2 This important, nationwide law empowers nonprofits and other like-minded folks to be able to share donated food amongst people in need. Legally, donated food—like other donations—should be viewed as a gift and cannot be re-sold without being subject to huge fines. Lesson 6: Build your community.

Lobbying

CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Learn how to build a powerful individual giving strategy for a small nonprofit with Kelly McLaughlin, Fundraising + Strategic Planning Consultant. Fight the burnout with Kelly McLaughlin, Fundraising + Strategic Planning Consultant. It’s been a long year.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They: Guide strategic planning Keep the Board engaged and on-task Make sure programs and services are delivered Raise money Supervise staff and volunteers Do 100 other things, sometimes including cleaning the toilet Your Leadership Style Every leader has a way or a style of leadership that they use.

Nonprofit