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Turning the Donor Pyramid Upside Down
The traditional donor pyramid puts the major donors at the top, while the wonderful widow down the street who sends […]
Keeping Health and Human Services Healthy
You are important! The last few years have shown that nonprofits in the health and human services sector have been […]
There’s a Fortune in the Follow Up
What’s your next step? Perhaps you just had a fundraising event, where you had a number of great conversations with […]
Finding your MacKenzie Scott Donors
How can you attract a gift from MacKenzie Scott? The famous philanthropist has been stirring things up, spreading big money […]
Myths and Misconceptions about Modern Legacy Giving
Planned giving, or legacy giving, is an important part of development. As a nonprofit professional, perhaps you’ve started thinking about […]
5 Hot Takes from AFP ICON 2022
We went to AFP ICON! If you missed it, here’s everything you need to know. 1. Philanthropy is changing […]
Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Have you ever gotten a donation so strange you don’t know how to use it? The quiet computer repair guy […]
Who Will Come Through for You in the End
Prospecting for estate donors sometimes feels like filling in your March Madness bracket. You know who’s in the field, […]
Don’t Let Your Donor Relationships Stagnate
Almost 100 years ago, the Colorado River broke through an irrigation canal being built in the California desert, creating a […]
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
When the doctor tells the patient they have high cholesterol and it’s time to make some changes to keep their […]