There is a lot of sobering news in the social impact sector as we wind down 2024. Donor numbers are down, we’re seeing...
Tips and Tricks Articles
Eight Manageable Steps to Major Gift Officer Success
I was pleased to attend the session, Maximizing Major Gift Officer Success: Strategies for Relationship Management....
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...
Keep Your Direct Mail Package on Schedule
Mail dates matter in direct mail fundraising. As our leader, Kathy Swayze always reminds us, every day a package is...
Midlevel Trends in a Post-COVID Landscape
Sea Change Strategies recently published their report The Missing Middle: Part III to look back at how mid-level...
Your Donation Page Matters
If someone is visiting your donation page, it’s usually not by chance. Ensure your site is fully optimized, branded,...
How to Get the Most from Your Fundraising Communications Consultant: Five Tips
At Impact, we’re big fans of the phrase, “clear is kind” — it’s impossible to meet expectations when you don’t know...
Build More Authentic Relationships With Your Donors
As fundraisers, we aim to achieve – and ultimately exceed—our annual fundraising goals. But too often, we forget that...
Production 101
Do you know what flexography printing means? We didn’t either. But thanks to a webinar hosted by our friends at...
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...
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...
Holiday Baking … Yum!!!
Our clients are so creative—not just when it comes to fundraising, but also in the kitchen. If you’re looking for...