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Nearly 2 Million Nonprofits: How Do Donors Decide?
Behavioral science for nonprofit fundraising reveals why good intentions do not always become donations and how nonprofits can design a donor experience that makes giving easier, more confident, and more rewarding. Eleni Fischer and Julia Toffoli of ideas42 share . . . . . . . . .
What Happens When Philanthropy Starts Building Businesses?
Philanthropy can strengthen communities by investing not only in nonprofit programs, but also in the entrepreneurs, business-support organizations, and local infrastructure that drives economic mobility. How philanthropy supports small business growth is becoming a key question for foundations, nonprofit . . . . . . . . .
Is Fundraising Now a Data Job? Metrics, Ethics, and Donor Trust
Data-driven nonprofit fundraising can strengthen donor retention, improve communications, and support better decisions—but the numbers can’t replace human judgment! In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall explore how nonprofit teams can use donor data, CRM systems, and . . . . . . . . .
Governance Before Gadgets! AI Strategy for Nonprofit Leaders
AI strategy for nonprofit leaders is no longer a future-planning exercise. AI is already influencing fundraising decisions, staff workflows, donor research, website visibility, and how prospective supporters evaluate nonprofit organizations. Darren Richards, Founder and Director of Charity AI Partners, explains . . . . . . . . .
Why Nonprofits Lose Momentum: 8 Systems That Drive Results
Why do nonprofits lose momentum after creating an inspiring vision or strategic plan? Doug Paul, Founder and CEO of Impact Co., explains how nonprofit operational systems, leadership clarity, performance measures, and consistent workplace rhythms turn ambition into measurable results. After . . . . . . . . .
The Quiet DEI Shift Happening Inside Nonprofit Hiring
As DEI language changes across states, workplaces, and political environments, nonprofit leaders face a pressing operational question: Can the terminology change without weakening the mission? Staffing expert Katie Warnock examines what this means for recruitment, representation, board leadership, and organizational . . . . . . . . .
Your Nonprofit Was Built on Hope—So Where Did It Go?
How can nonprofits overcome a scarcity mindset when financial pressure, staffing challenges, and uncertainty dominate the conversation? Jeffrey R. Wilcox of Third Sector Company explains how leaders can move their organizations from survival mode toward community equity, organizational possibility, and . . . . . . . . .
Your Donors Aren’t Tired of You. . . .They’re Tired of This.
How often should nonprofits ask for donations without exhausting their supporters? This Fundraisers Friday conversation offers a sharper way to evaluate donor communication frequency, campaign volume, stewardship, segmentation, and the messages being sent between solicitations! Julia C. Patrick and Tony . . . . . . . . .
The Mid-Level Donor Strategy Nonprofits Keep Missing
Mid-level donor strategy for nonprofits is no longer just a fundraising “nice to have.” It is becoming one of the most important business tools for building stronger major donor pipelines, improving donor retention, and making better decisions from the data . . . . . . . . .
Future-Ready Nonprofits Need More Than a Strategic Plan
Nonprofit strategic planning software is changing how leaders, boards, and fundraisers build plans that actually guide decisions. Sophia Shaw, co-founder of Plan Perfect, explains why the old “plan on a shelf” model no longer fits the business of nonprofits. Sophia . . . . . . . . .
The 3-to-6 PM Blueprint That Can Transform a Community
How can nonprofits build community support for after-school programs while creating measurable value for children, families, funders, and local leaders? JonPaul Reed, founder and executive director of Pure Momentum Group and founder of Athlete University, shares how the hours between . . . . . . . . .
The Newest Leadership Training Through Role Play: What Nonprofit Teams Learn
Nonprofit leadership training through role play offers teams a different way to confront difficult decisions, build trust, and retain what they learn. Tim Sarrantonio, founder and chief designer of The Generosity Spectrum, introduces a collaborative educational gaming system created specifically . . . . . . . . .