Recurring giving might just be the most underleveraged tool in nonprofit fundraising. Not because organizations don't know it exists, but because most treat it like a checkbox rather than the strategic engine it can actually be. There's a real difference between having a "monthly donation option" and building a genuine sustainer program that donors feel…
Peer-to-peer fundraising transforms your most passionate supporters into fundraising leaders, creating a ripple effect that traditional appeals simply can't match. Instead of relying solely on your nonprofit's direct outreach, P2P empowers individuals to create personal campaigns and solicit donations from their networks on your behalf, expanding reach and building authentic connections beyond your existing donor…
What Are Commercial Co-Ventures? A commercial co-venture (CCV) is basically a formal agreement between a for-profit business and your nonprofit to run a revenue-generating activity where a share of proceeds benefits your cause. In our experience, this approach has become increasingly common, and for good reason. Research shows that 89% of consumers would switch brands…
Look, we've all heard the pitch. Organizations with Fundraising Intelligence raise an average of 7 times more online annually compared to those without (Funraise, 2024). Sounds amazing, right? But here's the thing: that technological power comes with responsibility. Your donors trust you with their data, their stories, their financial information. That trust? It's fragile. And…
Legacy giving programs might sound like something only the big nonprofits can pull off, you know, the ones with whole departments dedicated to planned giving. But here's what we've found after working with hundreds of organizations: planned giving is actually one of the most accessible fundraising strategies out there, regardless of your size. In 2024,…
Understanding the Corporate Sponsorship Landscape Before you pitch anyone, you need to get inside the head of corporate decision-makers. The environment has fundamentally shifted. Companies don't view sponsorships as simple philanthropic exercises anymore. They're strategic investments in brand visibility, employee engagement, and social impact alignment. So what actually motivates corporate sponsors? Community impact ranks highest…
Look, the fundraising landscape in 2026 isn't exactly what we expected a few years ago. Sure, US charitable giving hit $592.50 billion in 2024, up 6.3% nominally (Kindsight), but here's the thing: donor retention sits at just 18.1% , marking the fourth consecutive year of declining donor numbers (Kindsight). More dollars chasing fewer donors creates…