Fundraising Articles

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...

Making an IMPACT on Climate

The evidence is mounting and undeniable – unless we act quickly and aggressively to curb greenhouse gas emissions, climate change will permanently alter our planet. At Impact, we are honored to be working with several organizations on the front lines of the climate...

Planned Giving Tips – Secure 2.0 Act / Higher CGA Rates

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) are an attractive and valuable way for donors to support the causes they care deeply about while receiving income for life.  In December 2022, the President signed the Secure Act 2.0 which now allows donors to create life income gifts...
Production 101

Production 101

Do you know what flexography printing means? We didn’t either. But thanks to a webinar hosted by our friends at...

It’s Time to Speak Up

It’s Time to Speak Up

Pardon me. Does anyone have a soapbox I could borrow? Listen Up Fundraisers! We all love philanthropy. We love that...

Our Words Matter

Our Words Matter

At Impact, we are heartened by the growing movement for racial justice and deeply committed to the J.E.D.I. principles...

Will there be a Trump Slump?

Will there be a Trump Slump?

With President Biden and Vice President Harris now leading our nation, many of us will breathe a sigh of relief. For...

Goodbye, 2020!

Goodbye, 2020!

Well friends, we’ve almost made it. As 2020 (finally!) comes to a close and with vaccinations taking place all across...