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Smart Practices in Association Fundraising
Philanthropy can play a significant role in advancing your association’s vital mission. But how to leverage the generosity…
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How Generation Z and Millennials Are Changing the Giving Landscape
The philanthropic sector is poised for a significant transformation. Almost $124 trillion in assets is set to pass…
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Non-Cash Giving: A Guide for Association Development Teams
While membership dues remain a cornerstone of association revenue, forward-thinking development teams are looking toward non-dues revenue for…
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Donor Retention Journey Mapping: A Mobile Engagement Guide
For associations, donor retention is one of the most efficient paths to financial resilience. However, many organizations still…
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How to Strengthen and Sustain Your Nonprofit in a Changing World
Business leaders are apprehensive. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and growing reputational challenges, nonprofit organizations have no choice but…
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Using Data to Improve Fundraising Strategy: KPIs to Know
From donor retention to event attendance, key performance indicators (KPIs) reveal what really drives fundraising success. Learn which…
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Report: Nonprofits Facing Stronger Headwinds
The National Nonprofit Fund’s report found that staff burnout, inflation, and uncertain funding are taking a toll.
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Three Underused Revenue Streams Associations Should Leverage
For many associations, sustaining financial growth relies heavily on membership dues and events. While these are tried-and-true revenue…
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Lessons From the Ice Bucket Challenge Revival
The viral phenomenon is back, and throws some cold water on assumptions associations make about engagement.
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Fundraising Group Calls for Unity as Canadian Members Talk Boycott
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has publicly responded to members anxious about crossing the border for its conference…
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New Trends for Giving Tuesday
Americans are eager to make donations during the holiday season, but donors are more skeptical, want to know…
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FundraisingArticleOver 2 years old
Associations in Action: Hurricane Response
From fundraising to supplies to advocacy, associations across the country are working to support those affected by the…
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Quick Guide: Understanding Grant Funders and Types of Grants
Let’s say you’ve been tasked with finding and applying for a grant for the first time. Grant seeking…
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Increasing Revenue with Matching Gifts: 5 Best Practices
As an association, a large proportion of your revenue likely comes from membership dues. In fact, membership dues…
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Planned Giving for Associations: How to Build a Legacy
Planned giving, also called legacy giving, is a powerful way to ensure your organization’s future while deepening relationships…
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Five Tips for a Winning Giving Tuesday Campaign
With #GivingTuesday only three weeks away, many associations have the annual charitable holiday top of mind. A fundraising…
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How to Secure Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event
As an association leader, you’re charged with finding nondues revenue to keep your organization functioning and providing valuable…
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Support and Enhance In-Person Fundraising With a Multichannel Strategy
For many associations, in-person events provide a significant percentage of yearly PAC and foundation revenue. For example, PAC…
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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Expand Charitable Deduction
The Charitable Act would expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving and ensure that Americans…
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Turkish-American Association Coordinates Response to Earthquake
Like many organizations, the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC, is raising funds for recent quake victims. Thanks…
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FundraisingArticleOver 2 years old
Top-Level .Giving Domain Now Available to Nonprofits
The new domain, made available to the public in late January, is designed to help individuals and organizations…
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Giving Tuesday: Turn One-Time Donors Into Recurring Donors
Understanding what can make a donor come back—and combining it with a solid messaging strategy—can help extend Giving…
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What You Need to Know About the FEC’s Prior Approval Rule
Associations that sponsor federal political action committees (PACs) can solicit contributions from a wide range of their employees…
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FundraisingArticleOver 2 years old
Assess Risk Tolerance Before Starting a Large Fundraising Campaign
If you’re steering a large organization of members who depend on its leaders’ decisions for its long-term health…
