As more and more nonprofits jump on the bandwagon of year-end giving days like #Giving Tuesday (November 29, 2025) and Colorado Gives Day (December 6, 2025), both organizations and their donors are energized. There is a ton of excitement around …
If you are one of those people who hasn’t yet started your year-end appeal, take heart. This post will help you get your first draft down on paper today. You don’t have to re-invent the wheel every time your write …
Capital campaigns work. They work because there is a specific need, a timeline, and momentum. Crowdfunding has many of the same attributes. The donor knows what their money is going for and they know that it’s not going to happen …
You’ve probably got a plan to reach your major donors in your year-end fundraising, with personalized plans for each person that takes into account their interests and preferences. You also have a plan to reach the rest of your donors. …
The “middle donor” may not have a glamorous name, but there is plenty of opportunity to get excited about when you shine a light on the “middle” of your organization’s individual giving pyramid. These donors (typically in the range of …
