Blogs
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Year-End Reflections: 5 Fundamentals for Starting 2026
It’s safe to say most nonprofits and fundraisers have truly never experienced a year like 2025. With the year starting off with across-the-board freezes on federal grants, soon followed by the paring down or dissolution of numerous granting agencies, many nonprofits were, understandably, a bit like the proverbial ‘deer in headlights.’
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10 Ways to Steward Donors for Year-End Giving
The end of the year is prime time for fundraising efforts, and many organizations see a significant increase in donations during this period. However, securing donations is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in stewarding those donors so they continue to support your organization long-term. Effective stewardship ensures donors feel valued and appreciated…
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Closing the Year with Donor Care and Results
As the year draws to a close, nonprofit teams often feel the pressure of final appeals, donor outreach phone calls, last-minute campaigns, and the push to meet annual fundraising goals. Yet in the rush to wrap up the calendar year, it’s easy to overlook the most important part of fundraising: the relationship with the donor.…
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Ethics: The Nonnegotiable Currency of Fundraising
Nonprofit fundraising has always relied on trust. Today that trust is under even closer scrutiny. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the public accessibility of Form 990s, donors’ growing demand for financial transparency, and more visibility into how organizations operate, the way you and your organization manage ethics is critical.