October 11, 2017

What You Can Learn From Checkout Donation Programs

Would you like to donate a dollar to _______? Is it just me or does that question seem to get asked more and more when you’re checking out at a…..

November 22, 2016

#GivingTuesday: Discussions, Posts, and Resources

We’re a week away from 2016’s #GivingTuesday… are you ready? Do you care? I’m not a huge fan of #GivingTuesday – not because I’m a curmudgeon – but because I…..

November 16, 2016

How to Get Millennials to Give to Your Nonprofit as Told by a Millennial

“You need to Snapchat them.” “They live on Snapchat. If you want millennials to donate you have to be an active Snapper.” I cringed when I heard these words. As…..

September 7, 2016

The Science of Giving: 10 Posts and 1 Common Theme

The fall means we are entering the big ‘fundraising season’. It also means we are entering the big ‘fundraising conference season’. Why we cram our conferences into the busiest time…..

July 25, 2016

Be Human: How Your Nonprofit Can Better Connect With Donors

I began my career as a fundraiser at a large nonprofit. I loved that prospective donors were familiar with the work of my organization long before I ever had a…..

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