What Are Giving Circles and How Do I Find Them?

Giving Circles: What They Are and How to Find Them

Anisa Chugthai — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:35:28 +0000

One of my best friends in college (hi, Alex!) made it no secret that he was able to attend school thanks to a full scholarship from a very generous donor. He would go out to dinner with his donor at least once per semester, and they were regularly in touch throughout the school year for […]

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How to Engage Your Nonprofit Board in Fundraising and Major Gifts

Samantha Ruiz — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:25:58 +0000

Transform Your Nonprofit Board Into a Fundraising Powerhouse Your nonprofit’s board members are more than just decision-makers—they are ambassadors, advocates, and fundraisers. When engaged effectively, your board can be a driving force behind fundraising success, especially in securing major gifts. Yet, many board members hesitate to step into this role due to uncertainty about how […]

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Transforming Major Gift Fundraising with a Multichannel Donor Journey

Kate Costa — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:12:00 +0000

Major gifts drive nonprofit impact, fueling mission-driven programs and transformative change. These contributions provide the critical financial support needed to advance organizational goals and create lasting change. Specifically, about 14% of revenue for small and mid-sized nonprofits comes from major gift fundraising. However, the path to securing these significant contributions is fraught with challenges. Development […]

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Strategies and Best Practices for Securing Donor-Advised Funds

Anisa Chugthai — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Staying informed about the latest philanthropic trends is crucial for nonprofit fundraisers. One of the fastest-growing methods in charitable giving is the donor-advised fund (DAF). Nonprofits rely heavily on this type of funding for a variety of purposes. For instance, nearly 60% of DAF grants were allocated for general nonprofit operating support, often a high-priority […]

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Major Donors Are Within Your Reach

Christy Smaglio — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:42:00 +0000

Fundraising can be a tireless pursuit – asking thousands of individuals for small donations to accumulate enough to serve your mission. Imagining a handful of donors funding an entire project seems like a dream. However, that is exactly what a major donor can do. Finding major donors can often feel like an insurmountable task. Asking […]

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Why Nonprofits Should Embrace Stock Gifting

Sam Goldenberg — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:19:38 +0000

Unlock potential funding by embracing stock gifting. Amid challenging fundraising outlook, tap into billions by making stock gifting accessible to all donors and nonprofits.

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Wealth Data: What It Is, How to Access It, and How to Prepare for a Professional Screening

Emily Zacek — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:24:32 +0000

When I was a fundraiser for an academic medical center, some of our care providers worked with the development office to help us find good prospects for major gifts. What our team wanted were people who explicitly indicated – unprompted – to their physicians that they were interested in giving. We wanted to work with […]

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The Case for Creating a High Net-Worth Donor Engagement Plan

Amanda Foran — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:19:27 +0000

There are plenty of reasons why nonprofit organizations approach major donors with caution – specifically high net worth individuals (HNWI), or even billionaires like Bill Gates. While it is true that spending time and energy on these monumental gifts can give pause to newer and smaller nonprofits, it isn’t as scary as fundraisers once thought. […]

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Tips and Application Information for Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund

Samantha Ruiz — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:37:33 +0000

Good news for nonprofits in Canada! The Canadian government is investing $400 million toward pandemic recovery with the newly established Community Service Recovery Fund. Eligible organizations have until February 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM PT to apply, and awards range from $10,000 to $500,000. Here are the requirements, essential details, and tips for strengthening your […]

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How to Find, Solicit, & Steward Major Donors

Amanda Foran — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:54:38 +0000

Finding high-net-worth donors who share your vision is the key to achieving your nonprofit’s greatest goals, especially as wealthy constituents are rushing to make their tax-deductible gifts at year-end. Of course, generating more funds for your mission sounds great, but who exactly are these donors and how can your organization justify spending time on a […]

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