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Collecting Mission Metrics: How to Prove Impact at Events

By Daria Knupp, CEM
September 22, 2025

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.

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4 Ways to Enhance Your Association’s Online Presence

By Erin Lemons
September 5, 2024

Studies show that associations are reaping the benefits of their pandemic-era innovations through significant gains in membership. However, there is a downward trend in the

4 AI Fundraising Use Cases for Tech-Savvy Nonprofits

By Sarah Tedesco
June 28, 2024

As nonprofits have adapted to the digital age, online fundraising has become heavily integrated into most organizations’ strategies. If your team is even somewhat tech-savvy,

Improving Fundraising Asks: 5 Tips for Boosting Donations

By John Killoran
June 17, 2024

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when considering how to ask your supporters for a donation. How can you show supporters that you need their help

How to Use Prospect Research to Improve Your Asks: 5 Tips

By Sandra Davis
June 7, 2024

Nonprofit professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies, especially when it comes to their major giving programs.

How to Reach Candidates Who Align with Your Mission

By Stephanie Sparks
May 31, 2024

As a nonprofit hiring manager, you might not realize that your recruitment practices are aligned with those of your for-profit counterparts more than you think.

How to Drive High Donor Retention Rates with Text Messaging

By Mike Snusz
May 24, 2024

Establishing a predictable donation pipeline is critical to your nonprofit’s longevity. However, with the average donor retention rate sitting around 45%, many nonprofits struggle to

The Audiences of a Capital Campaign: Who to Target and When

By Amy Eisenstein
May 20, 2024

A capital campaign is a major, multi-year undertaking that can transform how your nonprofit operates. By giving you the support needed to complete a major

How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

By Mary Coyle
May 15, 2024

Perhaps you haven’t been meeting your fundraising goals. Or, maybe you’ve recently reviewed your financial statements and found that you need more funds for a

3 Donation Categories: How to Organize Nonprofit Gifts

By Greg McRay
May 7, 2024

Your nonprofit’s mission requires funding, which is why your organization puts a lot of effort into its fundraising strategies. Throughout your donor acquisition and stewardship

The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

By Evan Appleby
May 3, 2024

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon, silent auction, or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data

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