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5 Fundraising Red Flags: Fix These Before You Launch

According to the 2025 National State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey, 36% of respondents ended 2024 with an operating deficit, the highest percentage the organization has seen over the past ten years of surveying nonprofit professionals. To make matters worse, 85% of surveyed professionals expect demand for services to increase in 2025, making it crucial […]

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Collecting Mission Metrics: How to Prove Impact at Events

As a nonprofit, every event you host is more than just a gathering. It’s a chance to advance your mission, deepen relationships, and inspire action. But how do you prove that impact to your board, your funders, or even your own team? Traditional event metrics like attendance and revenue only tell part of the story.

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Boosting Revenue: 5 Low-Lift Fundraisers With A High Return

Nonprofit organizations thrive on the generosity of their supporters, but fundraising can often feel like a monumental task. The planning, execution, and follow-up communications for large campaigns demand significant time and resources from already busy teams. But what if you could boost your revenue without launching another huge event? The key is to leverage existing

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10 Tips for Stewarding Gatekeepers During a Capital Campaign

When launching a capital campaign, success often depends on how well you engage gatekeepers: board members, respected community leaders, and professional advisors with high-net-worth networks who have influence over prospective major donors. These gatekeepers play a pivotal role by making introductions and advocating for your cause.

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4 Essential Tools for Effective Nonprofit Prospect Research

If you’re a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser, you know that prospect research is critical for securing high-impact donations. Whether you’re launching a capital campaign, soliciting annual fund contributions, or expanding your nonprofit’s planned giving program, you’ll need to gather lots of information about individual prospective donors to cultivate their support and make requests they’ll be receptive to.

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How to Find High-Value Donors: 5 Steps for Nonprofits

Whether you’re looking ahead to a capital campaign, bolstering your reserve funds, or simply trying to raise more for your cause, donors are the first group you turn to. In particular, generous donors who give significant financial support can be like a jetpack on your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts, flying you toward your goals.

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