Fundraising & Nonprofit Blog

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. …

2017 In Review

2017 was a great year for the nonprofit community, and it was also one of the busiest years ever for…

Integrating iWave With Your Donor Database

Convergence is everywhere For many of us, our workday is centered around a computer. Historically, this meant running several applications…

How to Leverage #GivingTuesday In Your Major Gift Program

The 2017 edition of Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday on Twitter) is here.  Some nonprofits don’t get the hype, but for others…