Summer is a great time for planning. This small investment of time will pay off in stronger results and reduced team stress. Here’s four steps to success:

Every effective fundraising appeal includes these three things:

It’s time to set plans in motion for what will undoubtedly be an extremely crowded fall and year-end fundraising season.

Especially at budget year-end, when organizations find themselves in the position of not meeting goal, it's tempting to bring the situation to the public in an effort to inspire greater giving.

Especially in times like this, when it is challenging to attract new donors, tracking your retention rate (how many donors return year over year) is essential.

Chances are, your goals for the coming fiscal year are even steeper than before. In a well-run program, there are really only two ways to increase revenue.

It’s the height of budget season for many nonprofit organizations. For fundraisers, it’s a crucial time of year for setting up the future success of our programs.

As donor participation continues to shrink nationwide, it’s vital that you remain relentlessly connected to your donors and prospects.