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Wounded Charity: Lessons from the Wounded Warrior Project Crisis
Having worked in the social impact sector for more than three decades, I’m used to being skeptical when a media story...
AI in Nonprofits: Balancing Innovation with Ethics
The use of AI is top of mind for most organizations these days, especially how to make our work more efficient, while...
Yes, Organizations Do Have Personalities
Earlier this year, I was reminded that no matter how long I’ve been writing fundraising copy (and it’s been a LOT of...
The Growth of Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable giving accounts established by financial institutions (such as Fidelity,...
How to Get the Best Stories: Talk to People!
Often the question goes something like this: “Everyone is so busy. Do we really need to talk to the program team? They...
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...