The Investment-Driven Model™
Convergent Nonprofit Solutions utilizes the Investment-Driven Model™ to deliver a transformative approach to fundraising for nonprofits. This model can be applied to both small and large nonprofit organizations and emphasizes strategic alignment between fundraising objectives, delivered outcomes, and the overall mission of each nonprofit.
Read the articles below to find out more about how the Investment-Driven Model™ can help your nonprofit.
News Articles
As a nonprofit professional, you know that responsibly using resources and funds is necessary to keep your organization afloat and your mission alive, especially as individual giving continues to decline.However, you may not be familiar with the ins and outs of managing these resources and making sure your nonprofit has...
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As we welcome 2025, a new year offers a perfect opportunity to reevaluate strategies, set ambitious goals, and embrace bold visions for the future. For Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and Chambers of Commerce, thinking big means expanding their capacity to drive economic resilience and community growth. At Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, we help organizations...
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As nonprofits navigate the challenges of 2025, it’s time to think big by embracing multi-year fundraising strategies. Start by imagining where your organization could be in 2027 or 2028, and consider how Convergent Nonprofit Solutions’ comprehensive approach to campaign planning can transform your mission. Instead of focusing on short-term gains,...
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Every nonprofit owes its success to its relationships, particularly those with donors (or, as we call them at Convergent, investors). However, measuring just how much your investors’ engagement has impacted your nonprofit’s fundraising success is easier said than done. How do you determine if investors are truly engaged in your...
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Continuity of service is a priority for economic development organizations (EDOs) with a dedicated mission, but a key component of consistency is often missing. Only 29% of EDOs had a written succession plan in place, according to the 2021 BoardSource Leading with Intent report. Succession planning is crucial for organizations...
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Thriving Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) are powered by skilled leaders with deep community insights and a commitment to fostering growth. However, maintaining this momentum during leadership transitions requires careful planning. Succession planning is essential for ensuring continuity, minimizing disruption, and safeguarding the organization’s ability to meet its strategic objectives.At Convergent...
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Nonprofit succession planning is more than just a leadership transition—it’s the foundation for safeguarding your mission’s longevity. Without a clear strategy, organizations risk disruptions in workforce retention, financial stability, stakeholder trust, and the transfer of institutional knowledge. By adopting a proactive and comprehensive succession plan, nonprofits can ensure a seamless...
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Do people really think Fundraising is a dirty word? If you sit on a nonprofit board and have had to struggle with funding, you may very often consider it so. When I ask board members why they feel this way, I often hear these responses:I hate to ask my friends...
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In previous articles, Convergent principal and author of Asking Rights Tom Ralser examined the decline in charitable giving and the key factors contributing to this trend. To recap, the Giving USA Report 2024 revealed that total giving reached a record $557.16 billion in 2023, but after adjusted for inflation giving...
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While your nonprofit may receive revenue from diverse sources, major gifts are likely one of the most significant ones. Getting a few big donations each year can help your organization raise money more easily, grow faster, and more significantly impact its mission.However, like most of your nonprofit’s operations, data-driven decision-making...
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As we all now know, charitable giving in the United States, despite reaching a record high of $557.16 billion in current dollars in 2023 experienced a significant decline over the last few years. In my previous article Unpacking the 2024 Giving USA Report: What Does the Data Say About the...
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