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Donation Forms Are Not All Created Equal: How to Improve Donation Page Performance Before Giving Season

A Preparation Guide for Giving Tuesday, Year-End Giving, and Peak Fundraising Season For most nonprofits, the second half of the year drives the...

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Why LinkedIn Is Nonprofits Most Underused Fundraising Asset (And How to Change That)

There's a conversation happening right now at nonprofit leadership tables, in board rooms, and on strategy calls that goes something like this: "We...

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In a World of AI, Relationships Are Still Your Most Valuable Asset

I don't get to every conference I'd like to, but the annual Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) Outcomes Conference is one I make a point to attend....

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Four Shining Donation Page Examples

We know that 50–70% of donors abandon donation pages before completing a gift. That means the majority of people who arrive ready to give… don’t. I...

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Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Social Impact Leader

Why nonprofit leaders need to stop waiting for their work to speak for itself and start sharing their authentic voice. Here's something I hear from...

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How to Get Donors to Say “I Do (Want to Give Monthly)”

Monthly giving is growing in popularity fast, while the number of people making more traditional annual gifts is shrinking. The 2025 M+R Benchmarks...

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How to Nail Your 2025 Nonprofit Planning: Insights from My Chat with Caroline Griffin

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Chasing Dollars vs. Building Trust: How the Best Nonprofits Build Fundraising Strategies That Last

Every year, nonprofits feel the pressure to do more with less. More donors. More dollars. More impact. And in that pressure, it’s tempting to chase...

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The Creator Effect: How Influencers are Reshaping Giving

During the Indianapolis leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, something unexpected happened on TikTok. Tess Bohne, a stay-at-home mom of three turned...

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Did it Work? Assessing Your Year-End Campaign Performance

Welcome 2026! That quick, the holidays have come and gone. The last appeals are out. The donations have (hopefully) rolled in. Before you move on to...

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Match Your Message: Aligning Your Year-End Donation Page With Your Campaign

A couple of months back, we created a checklist for a high-converting year-end donation page. The tips in that article apply regardless of your...