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What if your most powerful advocates are already inside your community — and just waiting for you to activate them? In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell talks with Tasha Van Vlack, community builder, engagement strategist, and founder of The Nonprofit Hive, about how nonprofit organizations can create impactful community ambassador programs without burning out their teams or breaking the bank. …
The numbers don’t lie – 2024 was a record-breaking year for charitable giving. But are you actually feeling it this year? And what does it mean for 2026? I talk with Wendy McGrady, President and COO of The Curtis Group, and Chair of Giving USA Foundation, to break down insights from the newly released Giving USA 2025 Annual Report. With giving …
[NEW] How to Drive Donations on GivingTuesday Using Digital Tools + AI 🚨 GivingTuesday is Coming — Are You Ready to Stand Out? GivingTuesday is one of the biggest fundraising days of the year. But every year, inboxes overflow, social feeds are flooded, and donors feel overwhelmed. If you’re tired of doing the same old posts and emails — and …
AI is changing everything — including fundraising. You’re invited to join 12,000+ nonprofit professionals at the Fundraising.AI Global Summit: Amplify Impact, happening virtually on September 15–16. This free two-day event brings together the leading minds in philanthropy, technology, and social impact to explore how AI can help nonprofits save time, connect with donors more deeply, and amplify mission impact. Here’s …
As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re probably always looking for ways to boost your organization’s revenue generation efforts. While there are many ways to go about this, from implementing more sustainable funding streams to testing out new event ideas, one of the best ways to bring in larger gifts from more dedicated donors is to re-evaluate your approach to prospect …
Can artificial intelligence actually help you raise more money, as well as build better donor relationships? We’re diving into the future of fundraising with Juliet MacDowell, a veteran development strategist who’s raised over $1 billion for global NGOs and is now the founder of Mission AI. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just curious about how AI is impacting our …
Your nonprofit’s programs have the power to change lives, but only if people know about them and participate. Every day, valuable services go unused because people face barriers to joining, don’t immediately see the value, or simply never hear about them. Whether your nonprofit offers educational workshops, support services, or other helpful programs, you’ll make a bigger difference by reaching …
Different types of donors have different motivations, habits, and expectations. As nonprofits aim to retain donor support, they must also consider the nuanced fundraising appeals that will move supporters from one-time gifts to long-term commitment. After all, CharityEngine’s recurring giving statistics report that monthly donors give an average of $173 more than one-time donors annually (accounting for 31% of all …
Click here to listen on your favorite podcast app! In a time when short-term fundraising feels relentless, planned giving offers something rare: stability. Planned giving often seems like a strategy reserved for large institutions or a distant concern for smaller nonprofits. However, Tony Martignetti, the Planned Giving evangelist, and host of Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio podcast, argues that it’s a crucial tool for …