Successful fundraising asks start with understanding your donors. Learn what to know before soliciting a gift, including their relationship with your organization, giving patterns, personal interests, and capacity, so every ask feels thoughtful and authentic.

Recruiting nonprofit board members doesn’t have to be difficult. Start by identifying your board’s needs, setting clear expectations upfront, using a thoughtful interview process, and offering strong orientation and onboarding to ensure long-term engagement.

A fundraising feasibility study isn’t just about how much you can raise. It’s an opportunity to engage key stakeholders, strengthen internal alignment, and refine your message before a campaign even begins. Learn the unseen benefits that make feasibility studies one of the smartest investments your nonprofit can make.

Year-end giving is the most important time for nonprofits, with one-third of donations made in December and over 10% in the final three days. Discover how to prepare early with donor segmentation, storytelling, campaign planning, and digital readiness to finish your year strong.

Wealth screening tools help nonprofits identify donor capacity using public records and databases. While roughly 60% accurate, they’re more likely to miss wealth than overstate it. Discover how to use them wisely alongside research, conversations, and strategy to strengthen your fundraising.

Boards can be powerful allies in fundraising when they’re equipped and inspired. Discover how to make philanthropy part of your nonprofit’s culture, conduct engaging board trainings, and create focused fundraising initiatives that bring board members into the heart of your mission.

Learn what emerging organizations must prioritize to grow and thrive, including donor relationships, board development, financial sustainability, and digital presence.

Nonprofits often fall into easy traps with their messaging—talking about themselves, using jargon, or missing urgency. Learn how to refocus your message on the people you serve, communicate clearly, and inspire donors to give today.

Social proof is one of the most powerful forces in fundraising. From announcing milestones to leveraging naming opportunities, discover how to inspire confidence, create momentum, and encourage more people to give.

Before launching a campaign, make sure your nonprofit is truly ready. Learn the 5 warning signs you’re not prepared to fundraise and how to strengthen your readiness for long-term success.

Too many nonprofit crowdfunding campaigns fall flat because of avoidable mistakes. Here’s how to avoid them and build real momentum.

Donor discovery meetings are key to long-term fundraising success. Explore practical tips to build trust, uncover donor passions, and foster deeper engagement.

Peer-to-peer fundraising helps nonprofits raise more by empowering supporters to fundraise for your mission. Here are three reasons it’s worth adding to your strategy.

Mid-level donors ($10,000–$25,000) can be hidden major gift prospects. By cultivating and stewarding them with intentionality, nonprofits unlock higher giving potential, improve ROI, and build a stronger pipeline for transformational support.

Donors give to solve problems, not vague missions. Learn why raising money for something specific increases urgency, builds trust, and helps your nonprofit raise more.

Government funding is in flux, leaving many nonprofits uncertain. Discover three practical tips to diversify income, communicate with donors, and strengthen financial planning this fall.

Nonprofit-focused guide to the differences between fundraising and marketing, including the one-to-one vs one-to-many rule of thumb and an alignment model.

100% board giving signals leadership buy-in, boosts credibility with donors, strengthens grant eligibility, and accelerates campaigns. See why it’s essential and how to achieve it this year.

Build a reliable bequest pipeline with four proven tactics: everyday mentions, educational resources, social proof, and a strong legacy society.

Discover recession-tested tactics and key metrics to protect your mission when rates climb and donor loyalty dips. Read our expert guide today.