Insight Articles

Dispatches from the Frontlines of Fundraising Communications

Dear Friend, This is a challenging time when many of our clients and indeed the entire nonprofit sector are facing grave uncertainties. With wars abroad, escalating and growing inequity at home, and our social impact sector facing funding cuts and new Orwellian...

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...
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...

Mastering Mid-Level Messaging

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

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...

Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!

Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!

The numbers are in from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and there are concerning data points to be sure....