Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled

In early July, rumors arose about Humana possibly buying Walmart’s shuttered clinics. The Louisville, Kentucky-based insurer is now announcing its intention to lease clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. Where the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is stepping back from its ambitions in primary care, Humana sees the opportunity to expand its primary care business…

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Turn Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors: Pre-Event Strategies

Long-term donors are invaluable assets for any organization, providing consistent support and creating a sustainable future. Cultivating these lasting relationships is crucial for long-term success. Finding long-term donors requires connecting with your community. Fundraising events play a crucial role in that. Turning event attendees into long-term donors starts well before the fundraising event itself. The…

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Morning Docket: 08.01.24

* Journalist Evan Gershkovich to be freed in Russian prisoner swap. [Bloomberg News] * Surprising exactly no one, CrowdStrike facing lawsuit over software update that caused massive July outage. [Reuters] * A $4.7 billion verdict against the NFL? The judge is incredulous. [Bloomberg Law] * President Biden’s latest round of judicial nominations. [Law360] * But…

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Confused Appeals to Democracy, the Surprisingly Strong Harris Candidacy, and a Fair Assessment of Biden | Neil H. Buchanan | Verdict

How quickly things change! Three weeks ago, I published two columns here on Verdict exploring the then-unresolved situation regarding President Joe Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate. Because I continue to believe that Donald Trump and the Republicans who unquestioningly support him will find a way to deny, negate, and ultimately overturn a loss in…

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What Is This Thing, Unity? | Joseph Margulies | Verdict

After President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race, the Democratic Party wasted no time rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Within hours, she had secured endorsements from scores of elected officials, party elites, and democratic donors, and within barely a day, she had won the support of enough Democratic delegates to guarantee her…

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How to Spark a Recurring-First Mentality with Supporters

August 1, 2024 | Donor Acquisition, Donor-Retention, Monthly Giving Q&A with nonprofit consultant Dana Snyder Contributed by Dana Snyder, Founder of Positive Equation nonprofit consultingIn the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, monthly giving programs stand out as a powerful tool for sustainability and growth. Recurring donations not only provide a steady stream of income but…

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