Rethinking Donor Retention: Building Connections in a Changing Landscape Current fundraising trends reveal a challenging paradox: charitable giving is up, but donor counts are down. That means more dollars are coming from fewer donors—raising the stakes for building lasting, trust-based relationships. So how can your organization remain relationship-focused in an increasingly transactional giving environment?… Read more »
Beyond the Headlines: What Giving USA 2025 Means for You
The Giving USA 2025 Data Is In — Now What? The newly released Giving USA 2025: Annual Report on Philanthropy shows that charitable giving in 2024 reached $592.5 billion — a 6.3% increase in current dollars and a 3.3% increase when adjusted for inflation. A strong stock market and steady economy fueled growth, with nearly every recipient sector seeing… Read more »
Is It the End of Philanthropy As We Know It?
Change Is the Only Constant: Prepare for the Future of Philanthropy By Wendy McGrady President and Chief Operating Officer The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is famous for noting that the only constant in life is change, saying “you cannot step twice in the same river.” Over 2,000 years later, this concept remains relevant—especially for the nonprofit sector… Read more »
AI + Fundraising = More Time for Donors
Want More Time with Donors? Start Using AI for These 3 Fundraising Tasks By Lindsey Rosenthal Associate Consultant As nonprofit fundraising professionals, we’re all too familiar with the pressures of doing more with fewer resources. Smaller teams. Larger goals. Greater expectations. But what if AI tools could help ease this burden—allowing us to focus on what… Read more »
Women Give Differently – Is Your Nonprofit Keeping Up?
Women Give Differently: The Unique Role of Women in Philanthropy By Kate Hildebrand Consultant Recently I had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion on the topic of women in philanthropy. It was inspiring to hear from local female leaders on a subject that is important to me personally as a woman in fundraising and one… Read more »
The Curtis Group Hosts Town Hall on How Nonprofits are Adapting to Government Funding Changes
How Nonprofits are Adapting to Government Funding Challenges By Keith Curtis President, The Curtis Group As we all navigate a period of uncertainty shaped by executive orders, federal funding freezes, shifting priorities, stock market volatility, inflation, and the unpredictable ripples from this and so much more, we want to provide a space for nonprofits to unite,… Read more »
Accelerate Into the Curve: Fundraising Boldly in Uncertain Times
Accelerate Into the Curve: Fundraising Boldly in Uncertain Times By Wendy McGrady Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer As a new driver, the idea of accelerating into a curve was counterintuitive, even scary. Our instinct is to hit the brakes. Now, as veteran drivers, we know that the key to staying in control is to accelerate… Read more »
Webinar: Real Conversations with Major Donors
Free Webinar: Real Conversations with Major Donors Wondering what you could and should be doing today to prepare for a stronger major gift program tomorrow? During these constantly changing times, relationships matter. The fundraising cycle works at developing them–cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship–but what does this cycle look like in practice? Vice President Hilary Fulp… Read more »
Six Strategies to Raise More at Year-End
Close the Year with Purpose: Six Strategies to Raise More at Year-End By Kaitlin Robb Consultant and Director of Marketing Now that Fall is officially here, we have also officially entered a crucial time for nonprofits. According to most sources, nearly 30% of charitable giving happens in the last quarter of the year. Planning now… Read more »
Why You Should Survey Your Donors
Unlocking Insights: Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Survey Donors By Kate Hildebrand, Consultant It is essential for your organization to understand your donors’ motivations, interests, perceptions and experiences. One of the most effective and easiest ways to gain this understanding is through electronic surveys. Why Survey Donors? 1. Understand Donor Motivations: Knowing why donors choose to support your… Read more »
