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What NOT To DO When Times Are Tough

We’ve all been there at one time or another… when economic changes, an uncertain political climate, or other external forces have led to lower response rates and decreased revenue. Typically, when revenues decline, the first thing you are asked to do is cut expenses....

Communications is NOT Overhead

You know the one about . . . if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it; did it really make a sound? Here’s the nonprofit version. If you have a powerful campaign or story, but you are only talking to a small subset of people, is it really powerful? Did it make...

Giving Tuesday 2025: Honoring the Organizations Our Team Selected

Happy Giving Tuesday! Impact is proud to uphold our tradition of making #GivingTuesday contributions in recognition of our dedicated team. Each member of the Impact staff selected a nonprofit to receive their personal #GivingTuesday gift. Elizabeth Bruns, This Giving...
It’s Time to Speak Up

It’s Time to Speak Up

Pardon me. Does anyone have a soapbox I could borrow? Listen Up Fundraisers! We all love philanthropy. We love that...

Our Words Matter

Our Words Matter

At Impact, we are heartened by the growing movement for racial justice and deeply committed to the J.E.D.I. principles...

Will there be a Trump Slump?

Will there be a Trump Slump?

With President Biden and Vice President Harris now leading our nation, many of us will breathe a sigh of relief. For...

Goodbye, 2020!

Goodbye, 2020!

Well friends, we’ve almost made it. As 2020 (finally!) comes to a close and with vaccinations taking place all across...

‘Tis the Season to be Thankful

‘Tis the Season to be Thankful

Just like many of you, the Impact team is going on month eight of working remotely. When we left our desks back in...