Charitable giving on the rise for second consecutive year
The numbers are in… 2015 was another record-setting year for charitable giving. According to the recently released “Giving USA...
Small nonprofits: How do you stack up?
So your nonprofit isn’t as big as the United Way or Goodwill, but you’re still doing good work. But all the Big Research that...
Techniques to perfect the art of storytelling
‘Happy National Tell a Story Day! Do you know someone who is a good storyteller? Someone who can captivate an audience with the tale...
Connect with your donors: Tell your parish story
Churches are lucky among nonprofits; time to connect with your community is built into religious life. For Catholics, that means Sunday...
Tax time: Top 10 reasons donors give
The mad dash to file personal income tax returns is on! With the April tax deadline looming, we thought it would be interesting to share...
Spring spruce-up – time to update your donor database!
It’s Spring, at least according to the calendar (we celebrated the spring equinox on Sunday, March 20th). Now’s the time to...
May the luck of the irish be with you!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s been said that everyone is Irish on March 17th. That saying must not be blarney because...
Understanding donor preferences means more money
Individuals account for nearly three-quarters of the nation’s charitable contributions. While the reasons why they give vary, once...
Red Gift, Blue Gift: How giving crosses party lines
It’s Super Tuesday. As thousands of voters head to the primary polls, I thought it would be interesting – and fun – to...
New study reveals insights on donor giving habits
Knowing your audience is critically important. Understanding their habits, interests, what motivates them and their charitable preferences...