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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...
Go Get That DAF Money!

Go Get That DAF Money!

While the official estimates vary by source, Americans currently have about $300 billion sitting in Donor Advised Fund...

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#WednesdayWisdom

"Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." -Madam C. J. Walker

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#WednesdayWisdom

“No black woman writer in this culture can write "too much". Indeed, no woman writer can write "too much"...No woman...

Combatting Mid-level Challenges

Combatting Mid-level Challenges

Is your mid-level giving program facing some new challenges? Are you having difficulty developing the new and creative...

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#WednesdayWisdom

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing...

2021 Giving Tuesday Donations

2021 Giving Tuesday Donations

Giving back is an amazing feeling! Especially this year, as the world discovers new paths forward from the pandemic,...

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#WednesdayWisdom

“I think writing really helps you heal yourself. I think if you write long enough, you will be a healthy person. That...

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#WednesdayWisdom

"As long as they are well-intentioned, mistakes are not a matter for shame, but for learning." – Margaret Heffernan...