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The concern that charitable giving might decline during a presidential election cycle, when political campaigns dominate the media and fundraising efforts ramp up, can be a concern for nonprofit organizations. But, despite appearances, research and historical trends suggest that political giving doesn't significantly detract from charitable contributions.
October 29, 2024
If you’ve ever run a marathon or know someone who has, you know they take preparation and stamina. Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have much in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary early work. And you wouldn’t start celebrating success
October 10, 2024
What can you do to create or grow an endowment for your cause? We’ve described eight simple actions you can take, drawn from the pages of The Endowment Handbook, written by our founder Laura MacDonald.
August 15, 2024
If you’re a communicator, you often have a gut feeling about what works and doesn’t work when it comes to connecting with your donors and prospects. You may have a personal list of best practices that you rely on, and that you trust because they (usually) work. But do you know why they work?
August 1, 2024
Getting ready to design a dashboard that helps you and your colleagues fundraise effectively? Before you jump in, read Creating Functional Dashboards. This installment will guide you through the steps needed to ensure your dashboards are effective
July 18, 2024
Good leadership is easy to spot but hard to define. Popular idioms point to leadership as influence, or hope, or the ability to translate vision into reality. Some leaders are characterized by charisma, others by quiet acts of service. And debate continues over their origin: born, made, or something in between?
July 16, 2024
Today marks the 2024 release of Giving USA:
The Annual Report on Philanthropy©, the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America.
June 25, 2024

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