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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Putting the Science into Moves Management Best Practices
Successful fundraising is the blending of art and science. As development professionals, we naturally gravitate toward the art of connecting with new or longtime supporters who believe in your mission and want to see your organization thrive. But the science of fundraising — the structure, systems, and processes that make it all sustainable — is just as essential.
How Can Nonprofits Build Donor Trust During Economic Uncertainty?
In the midst of all the fiscal uncertainty, now is a powerful time to strengthen donor relationships and build lasting trust.