2023 Total Giving Grew Following Rare Decline, Giving USA Reports
The Giving USA Foundation has released annual estimates of charitable giving for 2023, showing an increase in giving, with $557.16 billion total.
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Lee A. Ernst
Advancement Forecast for 2024
A look at the top five donor trends impacting philanthropy in 2024 and practical solutions for nonprofits as we move into the new year.
Unleashing the Power of Data Analytics in Fundraising: An Innovative Solution from JGA and Carnegie
Effective fundraising is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Acuity Darts employs data analytics and personalized messaging, to help nonprofits identify and engage donors at every level of the pyramid.
Growing Your Donor Pyramid: Don’t Ignore the Middle
It is easy to focus only on reaching donors who make up the very top of the donor pyramid. We… Read More »Growing Your Donor Pyramid: Don’t Ignore the Middle
Developing Board Members as Fundraisers: 5 Key Strategies
Every board member has a role to play in making your organization’s fundraising efforts successful. To help develop board members as fundraisers, engage them and structure board activities with these five key strategies in mind.
Crafting a Development Plan to Guide Your Fundraising Activities
A good development plan provides the working road map for development and should be monitored regularly. Here are some key elements to ensure you include.
5 Key Steps to Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Building a culture of philanthropy: it probably sounds like a dream—but kind of hard to achieve. We had the opportunity… Read More »5 Key Steps to Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Planning for a Successful Campaign in Today’s Environment
Whether you are in a campaign now or considering the next one, it’s essential to reflect on what has changed… Read More »Planning for a Successful Campaign in Today’s Environment
Running a Campaign Today: What You Need to Know For Success
It might feel like you are always in campaign mode, either planning for your first campaign, your next campaign, or… Read More »Running a Campaign Today: What You Need to Know For Success