Nonprofit Fundraising
Strengthen your revenue strategy with expert guidance built for the business of nonprofit fundraising. This curated collection of briefings explores the systems, strategies, and shifting technologies that drive sustainable giving—from annual campaigns and major gifts to grants, data-driven donor engagement, and digital fundraising platforms.
Learn from top nonprofit experts and innovators as they share proven and emerging approaches for donor cultivation, persuasive storytelling, impact reporting, and revenue diversification. Whether you’re launching a new fundraising program or optimizing an established one, these lessons offer the key tools and real-world insights you can apply immediately.
Explore how to deepen donor relationships in a tech-enabled world, adapt to changing giving behavior, and build a resilient fundraising engine that supports long-term mission success—regardless of your organization’s size or stage.
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This episode explains how nonprofits can choose the right auction items, determine the right inventory level, and structure a gala auction around donor behavior rather than tradition. Jason A. Champion also provides specific benchmarks for silent auctions, live auctions, staffing, technology, and event pacing.
What should a nonprofit do when a trusted donor makes a much larger gift—or even a legacy commitment—to another organization? Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall examine how stronger donor stewardship, confident conversations, future-focused funding opportunities, and clear gift policies can help nonprofits respond strategically.
Wealth alone does not make someone a strong donor prospect. Shahar Brukner of Impala Digital explains how nonprofits can combine capacity, mission alignment, and existing relationships to identify funders they can realistically reach and cultivate.
A candid Fundraisers Friday conversation on why nonprofit CEOs must own fundraising leadership, accountability, and fiscal health.
What are donors really saying about giving in 2026? New research from Bloomerang's Giving Signals Report reveals that generosity is not declining—it's shifting, creating new opportunities for nonprofits that can build trust, demonstrate impact, and reduce friction in the giving experience.
As charitable giving remains stuck at 2% of GDP and donor participation continues to decline, nonprofit organizations must rethink how they engage supporters. Kimberly O'Donnell of Bonterra shares research-backed strategies for increasing recurring giving, leveraging AI responsibly, strengthening donor trust, and expanding engagement beyond financial contributions.
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