Insight Articles

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 Capital Gift Planning Council, it’s the best conference of the year for folks who like to geek out on gift planning! Here are a few takeaways from our...

Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!

The numbers are in from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and there are concerning data points to be sure. Retention numbers are down again, new donor numbers are down, and the total number of donors has declined year over year by 10%.   But let’s dig a little...

7 Insights from the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium

I had the good fortune to attend the Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium last month in Washington, DC. If I had one word to describe this conference, it would be “Wow!” Co-produced by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA),...
Put Your Donors First

Put Your Donors First

Donors want to know they’re needed. Giving is a generous act and it makes them feel good, but knowing they have a...

Your Donation Page Matters

Your Donation Page Matters

If someone is visiting your donation page, it’s usually not by chance. Ensure your site is fully optimized, branded,...