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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...
Where is all the paper?

Where is all the paper?

It is true. We are all feeling the pinch…at home and at the office. And the paper crisis feels like the toilet paper...

#WednesdayWisdom

#WednesdayWisdom

"The next time you write a new thing, delight in the rolls and wrinkles of your infant words. Celebrate those...

The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

Everyone is talking about “blended gifts” these days. It’s like the intermittent fasting of the fundraising world. It...

Howard University Seeks Justice

Howard University Seeks Justice

We are so proud to work with Howard University as they lead the charge for real change. Howard has deep-seated roots...

The Black Grassroots Are Strong

The Black Grassroots Are Strong

Washington, DC has been at the center of so many battles to achieve our nation’s highest aspiration: liberty and...