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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....
Making an IMPACT on Climate
The evidence is mounting and undeniable – unless we act quickly and aggressively to curb greenhouse gas emissions,...
Planned Giving Tips – Secure 2.0 Act / Higher CGA Rates
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) are an attractive and valuable way for donors to support the causes they care deeply...
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...
Content Creation with A DEI Lens
As we work to create a world with more seats at the table, (and maybe even a different table), how do we as content...