Having worked in the social impact sector for more than three decades, I’m used to being skeptical when a media story...
Fundraising Articles
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...
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...
Fundraisers – Don’t Panic!
The numbers are in from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and there are concerning data points to be sure....
Making an IMPACT on Climate
The evidence is mounting and undeniable – unless we act quickly and aggressively to curb greenhouse gas emissions,...
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...
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...