Fundraising & Nonprofit Blog

Power-Up Your Grateful Patient Program

Healthcare philanthropy is growing. According to Giving USA, donations to hospitals and healthcare organizations totaled over $41 billion in 2019.…

Why Transparency Matters in Prospect Research

Transparency is Key As we wrap up the end of a decade, it is fascinating to look back on how…

Prospect Research: What Does it Mean for Canadian Nonprofits?

If you work at a Canadian nonprofit, you likely already know about the differences and struggles in this industry, compared…

All About Research: 6 Frequently Asked iWave Questions 

You asked. We answered. If you missed our Ask Me Anything webinar a few months ago, have no fear! We…

Your Next Major Gift Ask: Using Scores to Prioritize, Segment, and Make Informed Recommendations

You’ve been staring at your list of prospects for a few days now. No stand-out priorities, no actions, no deadlines…

Fundraising Intelligence Isn’t Just for Large Nonprofits

If you work with a hometown nonprofit with only a few staff and a small pool of donors, you may…

Moves Management

Moves management is the process of identifying a potential donor and “moving” them from a new prospect to major gift…

How to Get Your Nonprofit Colleagues to Care About Research

You’ve probably heard the term “software as a service” or “SaaS”. It refers to a web-based software solution or delivery…

Who Gives to a Donor Advised Fund?

Guest Post by Michele Borucki, Helen Brown Group What is a Donor Advised Fund?  A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is…

How Strategic Research Leads to New Donors and More Money

A challenge for so many nonprofit organizations is developing a strategic plan to find new donors. Your organization could be…

SEC Forms: How To Be a Wealth Detective in Prospect Research

Guest Post by Angie Stapleton, Helen Brown Group For any prospect researcher or fundraiser, SEC documents often provide the clearest…

How iWave Performance Helps Fuel Fundraising Analytics

Guess what? We have a new feature straight out of development to share with you! Building off the success of…