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...
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
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?
With President Biden and Vice President Harris now leading our nation, many of us will breathe a sigh of relief. For...
Goodbye, 2020!
Well friends, we’ve almost made it. As 2020 (finally!) comes to a close and with vaccinations taking place all across...
5 People You Should Be Following on Twitter
Our social media feeds can feel overwhelming. And with so many impressive influencers out there in the charitable...
It’s almost time. Are you ready for #GivingTuesday?
Giving Tuesday is an annual day of giving held on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Following traditional days of...
Silver and Gold . . . Impact Wins Two MAXIS
We’re proud to share that Impact won a Gold MAXI award for our work with World Wildlife Fund on their Partners in...
Will Foundations and DAF Donors Dig Deeper?
More than $120 billion is currently sitting in donor-advised funds in this country. And that total has been growing...
Have You Recession-Proofed Your Fundraising?
The pundits are beginning to use the dreaded “R” word—recession. If you haven’t started thinking about how your...