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WednesdayWisdom
“No more apologies for a bleeding heart when the opposite is no heart at all. Danger of losing our humanity must be...
2023 Giving Tuesday
Giving back is an amazing feeling! Especially this year, with so many people around the world struggling, Impact is...
What’s New at Impact
We are pleased to welcome three new people to our Impact team. Elizabeth Bruns brings more than 20 years of direct...
25 Years of Moving Money to Missions
During your senior year of college, you always get that question, “What are your plans?” I had been an activist...
Elevating the Voices of our Nation’s Public School Educators
Multi-channel campaigns are no longer just “nice to have”, but essential to building a robust individual fundraising...
Yes, Direct Mail Really Can Get You Large Gifts
Have your heard that direct mail is dead? Or dying? Well, hold on a minute. Every spring, Impact partners with Howard...
Go Get That DAF Money!
While the official estimates vary by source, Americans currently have about $300 billion sitting in Donor Advised Fund...
Planned Giving Benchmarks
We invite you to participate in a survey focused on planned giving. We’re surveying planned giving professionals...
Mastering Mid-Level Messaging
It’s not a secret. By combining major gifts and direct response strategies, mid-level messaging deeply engages...
Insights from Planned Giving Day
Three members of the Impact team had the chance to attend Planned Giving Day last month. Sponsored by the National...
Impact is Hiring!
Impact Communications, Inc. is seeking a Client Fundraising Manager Impact Communications is an Equal...
Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!
The numbers are in from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and there are concerning data points to be sure....