Measuring Your ROI From Donor Prospect Research Operations

2026-07-20T14:06:14-04:00

When your development team uncovers a list of wealth-screened leads, you’re not just collecting names. You’re laying the groundwork for sustainable fundraising growth. According to sector data, identifying the right supporters early in the donor lifecycle is absolutely critical to long-term fundraising success. However, development departments frequently struggle to demonstrate the return on investment, or ROI, from donor prospect research, leaving board members and executive leadership wondering whether their premium data tools are paying off. Luckily, modern data workflows go far beyond the traditional framework of simply finding a high-net-worth individual's name and contact method. The most effective screening systems reveal [...]

Measuring Your ROI From Donor Prospect Research Operations2026-07-20T14:06:14-04:00

The Nonprofit Executive’s Guide to Gift Processing

2026-06-08T15:06:50-04:00

Strong institutional governance begins with an unyielding commitment to financial transparency and regulatory compliance. The nonprofit gift processing infrastructure serves as the core of this operational framework. While many executive leaders view donation administration as a routine, back-office data-entry task, it is, in reality, the primary gatekeeper for all incoming charitable revenue. When operational controls are weak, organizations expose themselves to significant vulnerabilities. Therefore, establishing an airtight administrative pipeline requires a deliberate balance between strict accounting principles and forward-looking management. This comprehensive guide provides a structural roadmap to help nonprofit CFOs and EDs overhaul their financial workflows to safeguard institutional assets, [...]

The Nonprofit Executive’s Guide to Gift Processing2026-06-08T15:06:50-04:00

Meet the Top Nonprofit Speakers Driving Real Impact in 2026

2026-06-15T15:14:30-04:00

The charitable landscape continues to shift and develop. To drive real impact in 2026 and beyond, it’s important that nonprofits look toward leaders who have successfully navigated the intersection of technology and donor stewardship. This guide introduces six expert nonprofit speakers whose field experience and innovative strategies help organizations of all shapes and sizes scale their revenue and engagement. From standout peer-to-peer success to workplace giving marketing and automation, the following experts can offer practical blueprints for thriving in a changing environment: Colleen Carroll (Double the Donation) Courtney Davidson ⁠(Breakthrough T1D) Erica Tolentino ⁠(Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation) Jacquelyn Londo ⁠(Global Impact) [...]

Meet the Top Nonprofit Speakers Driving Real Impact in 20262026-06-15T15:14:30-04:00

Rating Top Employer Appends for Nonprofits

2025-07-23T16:03:34-04:00

Finding new ways to grow your donor relationships, and your revenue, starts with having the right data. One of the most valuable but underutilized data points in any nonprofit’s donor database is employer information. Knowing where your donors work can unlock a range of fundraising opportunities, especially when it comes to corporate gift matching and workplace giving campaigns. That’s where employer appends come in. These tools help you enrich your records by automatically identifying and adding employment data to your donor profiles. But with so many options out there, how do you know which provider is right for your organization? In this [...]

Rating Top Employer Appends for Nonprofits2025-07-23T16:03:34-04:00

Strategic Planning in Times of Uncertainty: Adapt Your Plan

2025-01-06T09:12:42-05:00

Your organization likely already has a strategic plan that shapes how you advance and achieve your mission. This plan helps you accomplish your goals and ensure the long-term success of your nonprofit. While this type of standard strategic plan is sufficient during times of internal and external stability, it may not be viable in the face of large-scale uncertainty or challenges. Creating a plan that specifically addresses the issues you’re facing can help you tackle them head-on and align your team for an efficient, effective approach. In this guide, we’ll provide steps for creating a strategic plan tailored to the current [...]

Strategic Planning in Times of Uncertainty: Adapt Your Plan2025-01-06T09:12:42-05:00

6 Hiring KPIs That Matter for Nonprofits & How to Track Them

2024-11-26T09:16:20-05:00

Key performance indicators (KPIs) help nonprofits determine where they stand while pursuing their most important goals. But while your organization might be on top of metrics for fundraising and volunteer recruitment, there are other operational areas you can optimize—such as hiring. Tracking hiring KPIs can be overwhelming, especially for nonprofits that have only recently started focusing on recruitment. Plus, collecting and drawing insights from the data is another matter altogether.  In this guide, we’ll review the top KPIs nonprofits prioritizing recruitment should track, the talent acquisition tools needed to track them, and why they matter. How to Track Hiring KPIs Much [...]

6 Hiring KPIs That Matter for Nonprofits & How to Track Them2024-11-26T09:16:20-05:00

5 Surefire Strategies for Effective Major Donor Fundraising

2026-01-05T11:38:25-05:00

Major gifts—the largest individual contributions your organization receives—are one of the most significant sources of nonprofit revenue. Many organizations find that 80% of their individual donation revenue comes from just the top 20% of their donors. In some cases, the ratio is closer to 90/10! What constitutes a major gift will vary based on your nonprofit’s unique size and scope. However, the importance of these gifts is the same across the board—they provide funding for the largest, most impactful initiatives your organization runs, from launching new programs to expanding your facilities so you can serve more community members. In this guide, we’ll discuss [...]

5 Surefire Strategies for Effective Major Donor Fundraising2026-01-05T11:38:25-05:00

How to Maximize Sorority and Fraternity Capital Campaigns

2024-06-17T09:11:46-04:00

Capital campaigns are lucrative sources of funds for large-scale projects for sororities and fraternities. However, they can be daunting to plan, execute, and iterate on in the future. That said, your deep connection with your alumni/ae uniquely positions you to run a successful capital campaign.  Whether it’s your first time running a capital campaign or you’re a seasoned pro, the tips in thie guide can help your fraternity or sorority play to its strengths and maximize your alumni/ae fundraising potential. As we review these essentials, consider your fraternity or sorority’s alumni/ae makeup, interests, and preferences, as well as your previous approaches [...]

How to Maximize Sorority and Fraternity Capital Campaigns2024-06-17T09:11:46-04:00

How to Win Grants and Boost Your Organization’s Revenue

2024-01-09T13:39:46-05:00

Nonprofits, associations, and other organizations with membership programs work tirelessly to create meaningful experiences for their supporters and communities. But crafting these experiences isn’t easy—or cheap. The dedication, planning, and resources that go into them require funding, and lots of it. Organizations often need multiple revenue streams to successfully organize events, connect with members, and run day-to-day operations. For nonprofits and membership-based organizations, grants are one of the most impactful ways to generate this much-needed revenue. But because so many other organizations are vying for the same funds, grant opportunities can be fiercely competitive. On average, roughly 2,700 grant proposals are submitted daily—fewer than 200 of which [...]

How to Win Grants and Boost Your Organization’s Revenue2024-01-09T13:39:46-05:00

3 Best Practices for Organizing a Nonprofit Clothing Drive

2023-09-29T10:00:42-04:00

Nonprofits help their beneficiaries in a variety of ways. However, to provide valuable assistance, nonprofits need readily available funds. A clothing drive presents a unique opportunity for some nonprofits to directly help their beneficiaries by collecting clothing for them. And for other nonprofits, a clothing drive is a unique and effective fundraiser. To help you get started hosting a nonprofit clothing drive, we’ll review these best practices: Create a thorough clothing drive plan. Form clothing drive partnerships. Determine what items you’ll accept. Before we dive in, let’s discuss why you should consider hosting a clothing drive event and how it will [...]

3 Best Practices for Organizing a Nonprofit Clothing Drive2023-09-29T10:00:42-04:00

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