Unpacking the 2024 Giving USA Report: What Does the Data Say About the State of Giving?
Earlier this month I shared my thoughts about the recent annual Giving USA Report in Tom’s Takeaways: The Continued Decline in Giving….The Uncomfortable Conversation. To recap, the decline should be a wake-up call and call to action for nonprofits to become more financially sustainable by moving from the donor/charity model of raising money to an […]
Tom’s Takeaways: The Continued Decline in Giving….The Uncomfortable Conversation.
The recent release of the Giving USA 2024 report, widely quoted and the most robust annual review of giving trends by donor and recipient type, showed a decline in individual giving in 2023 of 2.4 percent. Alarming? Possibly. Surprising? No. Cause for Pause? I hope so. The above paragraph is word for word what I […]
Halfway There: Recapping the Key Nonprofit Strategies from 2024, and a Peek at What’s To Come
The first half of 2024 had us tackling a series of crucial topics in our blog to mull over, get updated on, get informed and get inspired by. Each article is packed with practical strategies and real-world examples to help your nonprofit thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Let’s take a look at the topics that […]
Aligning Technology & Human Capabilities for Nonprofits
Technology has received negative attention of late, particularly with the rise of AI in organizational operations and the ensuing fear of “robots taking over our jobs.” However, it doesn’t have to be all about machines taking over and replacing human workers. In a recent Harvard Business Review article aptly entitled “AI Won’t Replace Humans — […]
Wealth Screening 101: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Your nonprofit engages in many fundraising activities to generate the revenue you need to further your mission. With so many opportunities out there—from securing major gifts to starting a membership program—it can be challenging to figure out how your team can best focus its efforts to maximize results. That’s where wealth screening comes into play. […]
Playbook: Incorporate Planned Giving into a Capital Campaign
Capital campaigns drive incredible impact for nonprofit organizations, funding important new investments that grow their capacity to pursue their missions and serve more constituents. These campaigns also create many opportunities to deepen relationships and drive impact beyond soliciting one-time campaign gifts and pledges. For example, many organizations use their capital campaign to help kickstart or […]