Go Get That DAF Money!

Go Get That DAF Money!

While the official estimates vary by source, Americans currently have about $300 billion sitting in Donor Advised Fund (DAF) accounts. To put that amount in perspective, it is as much as GDP of the entire country of South Africa, could cover a Harvard education for...
Mastering Mid-Level Messaging

Mastering Mid-Level Messaging

It’s not a secret. By combining major gifts and direct response strategies, mid-level messaging deeply engages non-profit donors to foster stronger relationships and increased revenue for your organization. Here are the key principles for crafting personalized and...
Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!

Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!

The numbers are in from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and there are concerning data points to be sure. Retention numbers are down again, new donor numbers are down, and the total number of donors has declined year over year by 10%.   But let’s dig a little...
7 Insights from the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium

7 Insights from the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium

I had the good fortune to attend the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium last month in Washington, DC. If I had one word to describe this conference, it would be “Wow!” Co-produced by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA),...