Thoughts from the Group

As a consultant, one of my favorite client projects is a donor relations program assessment . There’s real power in requesting an...

In an era of data-driven decision-making and digital donor engagement, storytelling continues to be one of the most powerful yet...

We encounter many firsts throughout our lives, and these experiences often shape our future decisions. For example, when you buy your...

When I was a young fundraiser starting out in major gifts (a story for another day…), I was paired with a much more seasoned fundraiser...

As part of the stewardship process donors expect many things from us. Chief among these things is demonstrating the impact of the...

Awards season is in full swing, and while we might not have red-carpet hosts like Giuliana Rancic or Laverne Cox to guide us through the...

Giving Tuesday can be a whirlwind of support, particularly from new donors who resonate with your cause. But after the rush, it’s...

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it’s hard to imagine a more powerful tool than a custom survey of your organization’s donor base. I...

The only thing constant is change . Greek philosophers have given the world much to ponder over a few thousand years, but this...

Designing Your Report Process, Calendar, and Expand Reporting Welcome back! In our previous post, we discussed how to evaluate your...

A donor has chosen your organization to receive a gift—Congratulations! Now, what’s next? Beyond sending a prompt tax receipt and...

Dear Google, You got it wrong. I love the Olympics. I’ve been watching it nonstop on the Peacock app. But far too frequently, I’ve had to...

One of the more fascinating—and often truly baffling—aspects of the donor experience is what happens to our data after we make a gift....

Welcome, fundraising and donor relations enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of nonprofit...

First-time donors give for many reasons, and donor retention looks different for each donor behavior type. First-time gifts can come from...

Have you ever gotten so deep into a subject that you can’t recall what brought you there in the first place? The concept of...

Your impact report should be exciting, not boring. After all, this is where your nonprofit takes center stage, showing your target...

Thank You. For the well-mannered among us, this simple expression of appreciation is as second nature as “Hello!” “How are ya?” and...

Do you have a steady stream of new donors annually, but find yourself having a hard time retaining those donors year after year? You are...

I think by now y’all know I love a good four pillars—I've got the Four Pillars of Donor Relations, The Four Pillars of the Donor...