Loyalty is the New Nonprofit Donor Currency: Part 1

That’s right. Loyalty. Not wealth. Not money. Not even attention. Because merely grabbing the attention of someone with either capacity or inclination to give is no guarantee philanthropy will follow. Today I’d like to illuminate: Truths about what drives philanthropy, Challenges nonprofits have developing and implementing strategies that take these truths…

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Harnessing Higher Education Advancement Technology

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. This highlights the importance of making the most of higher education advancement technology with effective collaboration across advancement leaders, CIOs, CTOs and CITOs. Philanthropy and external engagement…

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Are people not giving? Or are you not asking?

I while ago, I spoke with a nonprofit leader who wanted to explore working with me. She posed a problem that many fundraising coaching clients have: she has a six-figure fundraising goal and is struggling with getting donations. As we prepared to meet, I asked her what the biggest challenge was – if it were…

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How to Leverage Data to Boost Your Fundraising Success

While some nonprofits can get lucky with big donors, fundraising is more than just a game of chance. There are many elements that can influence your nonprofit’s fundraising results, from the goals you set to the software you use. To prepare your organization for long-term success, it’s vital to develop a data-driven strategy to guide…

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Higher Education Philanthropy Tops $58 Billion in FY23

Giving to U.S. higher education institutions was $58 billion in the 2023 fiscal year, ending June 30. This is a 2.5 percent decline from the record high reported in 2022. The results were released today from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education’s annual Voluntary Support of Education Survey (VSE). 757 institutions participated…

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Launch a Successful Monthly Giving Program in 9 Simple Steps

January 11, 2024 | Categories Donor Management, DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, Featured, Fundraising Strategies, Monthly Giving, Nonprofit Technology Elevate your nonprofit with the transformative impact of a monthly giving program. Incorporating recurring giving into your overall fundraising strategy, can drive sustainable financial growth, foster increased donor loyalty, and establish a deeper connection with your community.  Why…

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Our Community’s Top Fundraising Achievements of 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back at some of JustGiving’s biggest moments that mattered. The impact our community made is jaw-dropping. People gave more than money. They also gave their time, energy, creativity, heart, and soul to the charities and causes they love. This led to countless heart-warming stories, inspiring efforts, record-breaking…

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How Investing In Ongoing Nonprofit Professional Development Keeps Fundraisers On The Ball And Ahead Of The Game

What do these scenarios have in common?   An organization in London raised five times its original fundraising goal on a particular project. A fundraising professional from Texas crafted a monthly giving program from scratch. A Nepalese fundraiser started the very first conference for fundraisers in his country. Each of those scenarios provides an example of…

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