Giving USA 2026 Data: What Does it All Mean?
If summer’s just begun, it’s time for Giving USA and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University to share its data on U.S. philanthropy.
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Board Engagement in May: The Month That Makes or Breaks Year‑End
May is a pivotal month for board engagement—setting the tone for whether your board enters summer aligned and proactive or loses momentum heading into year-end fundraising.
January 2026 Newsletter
New newsletter; New Client Spotlight; In Focus: Thank You; Fundraising Workshop; What´s On
Make Sure You Are Campaign-Ready
How to create a campaign planning study to identify top prospects, leadership volunteers, define your goals, and ultimately help you plan how to proceed.
December 2025 Newsletter
The Takeaway on Giving Tuesday; Fundraising Training Workshop; and Resources in Focus.
What AI Can’t See: Donor Psychology, Timing, and Trust in Prospect Research ents in the Age of AI
Prospect research is often treated as a box to check or simply a list to generate. In practice, it is something far more consequential. It is the first moment of a donor relationship.
November 2025 Newsletter
New Blog Post: Stewardship January; New Client Spotlight; Giving Tuesday; Resource Roundup
Donor Acknowledgements in the Age of AI: Why Personal Gratitude Still Matters
Fundraising at its core is about relationships. But in the Age of AI, when many fundraisers are seeking to boost productivity and meet ever-increasing expectations, donor acknowledgements are one area that’s evolving.
October 2025 Newsletter
New Blog Post: Moves Momentum; New Client Spotlight; Grant Autopsies; Resource Roundup and Good Stuff
Stewardship January: Boost Donor Relationships in 2026
There is a way to conduct donor stewardship that’s both meaningful and not time-intensive. Here are some ideas you can think through now to implement in January.