Fundraising & Nonprofit Blog

Balancing Proactive and Reactive Research Requests

We like to know what a “day in the life” looks like for our clients — and in this case,…

Talk to Prospective Donors About “Vision” — Not Money!

Guest Post by Eric F. Rolfson, The Rolfson Group, Inc. It Ain’t About the Money When engaging prospective donors for…

Make the Most of Your Next Major Gift Prospect Meeting

All fundraising intelligence roads lead to that first meeting with a prospect (or donor, if you are preparing for an…

Not for the Faint of Heart

Download the .pdf version here. [divider type=”e.g. 1, 2″ width=”e.g. small, medium, wide”][/divider] About the author: Ryan McCarvill joined the…

How to Enhance Donor Stewardship with Prospect Research

What are the best strategies to engage current donors?  You’ve heard it said before: “Not all donors are created equal.” …

Thank You

March is a special month to celebrate prospect development.  It’s also a special time to say thank you to our…

When, Why, and How to Use Political Data

Many prospective donors don’t give to charity exclusively. Some also support the democratic process by donating to elected officials, campaigns,…

Best Practices for Leveraging Real Estate Data

Fundraising intelligence is all about gathering relevant information to make an informed and educated gift ask. Whether you have a…

When, Why, and How to Use Wealth Data

Looking for wealthy prospects?  You’ve come to the right place. Wealth data is the primary factor in determining a prospect’s…

What Amount Makes a “Major” Gift?

Major gifts are the largest donations a nonprofit organization receives.  But the exact dollar amount varies.  A new study reveals…

Taking a Deep Dive Into Your Donor Database

For some of our readers, identifying new prospects is a real challenge.  But for some nonprofits, the real challenge may…

3 Tips to Jumpstart Your Fundraising in 2018

2017 is over, the holiday season has come and gone, and we’re still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about the new year. …