September 2025 Newsletter
New Blog Post: Optimism; Fundraising News; Job Opportunity; and End-of-Year Planning Template.
Tag Archives: revenue
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.
August 2025 Newsletter
The Hidden Benefit of Economic Uncertainty; Federal Legislation and Fundraising Updates; Job Opportunity @ MacArthur Justice, End-of-Year Planning Template
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.
July 2025 Newsletter
Building a Mid-Level Donor Program, New Client Spotlight: Disability Rights California, Resisting Through Action: Where Are You Finding Hope?
Giving USA 2025: Highlights and Takeaways
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.
June 2025 Newsletter
Giving USA: What The 2024 Report Tells Us, Plan Your Next Campaign with Confidence, Resisting Through Action, and more from Focus Fundraising.
Strengthening Your Mid-Level Giving Program
While nonprofits tend to focus on either major donors for optimal impact or annual fund donors to capture large numbers of smaller gifts, mid-level donors are a critical donor segment that can provide reliable revenue and loyalty that is so vital to long-term sustainability.
Navigating Philanthropy in Uncertain Times – What You Need to Know
In times of economic uncertainty, fundraisers have to adapt to shifting donor behaviors and giving trends. While charitable contributions may fluctuate, strategic development activities can help you maintain stability and help you meet your goals.
How to Respond to the Federal Funding Freeze Impacting Nonprofits
The federal grant freeze could leave nonprofits facing major funding gaps. Learn how to adapt, diversify revenue, and navigate this uncertainty.