2020 was a year like no other. Despite the challenges and unpredictability that occurred, giving maintained the normal overall pattern… Read More »Despite Headwinds, Giving USA Reports Giving Grew in 2020
Life is full of opportunities and challenges, and we certainly faced our share in 2020. However, not everything we’ve gone… Read More »Build Resiliency into Your Nonprofit Strategic Planning
“Anyone who has been involved in philanthropy, either as a donor, volunteer, or development professional, knows the joy that comes… Read More »Words of Wisdom to Guide Your Development Career
Since March 2020, our motto at JGA has been “generosity is not cancelled.” So many things in our lives have… Read More »Tools to Fast Track Philanthropy in 2021: Set the Stage for Fundraising Success
Giving USA Foundation has released annual estimates of charitable giving for 2019, showing that giving reached more than $449 billion—including… Read More »Giving USA 2019: Implications for Higher Education
The environment for charitable giving was favorable in 2019. Economic strength underpinned very positive giving patterns and precedes potential challenges… Read More »Giving USA Reports a Robust Year for 2019 Giving
Today, the vast majority of us find ourselves and our staff working from home. This remote work arrangement, while necessary… Read More »Keep Your Fundraising Team Engaged During Social Distancing
A week ago Friday, I posted my first blog about COVID-19 and the impact it might have on nonprofit philanthropy. A… Read More »COVID-19: Historical Giving Data and What to do Today
We hope above all that you and yours are safe and healthy. With the escalation of COVID-19, we know that… Read More »COVID-19: Philanthropy in a Changing Landscape