Fundraising & Nonprofit Blog

What is Fundraising Intelligence and Why is it so Important?

You may have noticed, but we talk about Fundraising Intelligence a lot. And there’s a good reason for that. We…

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…