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Philanthropy Articles

What to Know Right Now About White-Hot Donor Advised Funds

Helen E. Brown, President of The Helen Brown Group and Founder, DAFinitive™ | January 9, 2023

Why are foundations less generous than DAFs? How can you find DAF donors? Is it possible to build relationships with DAF holders? Find answers to these questions and more.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Fundraising Leaders Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

December 14, 2022

Hear from leaders from a range of nonprofit sectors about the strategies they’ll be committing to in 2023.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Heightened Focus on Donor Diversity

November 22, 2022

Discover why more and more organizations are focusing on increasing their donor diversity and the strategy changes they’re making in support of this goal.

DEI | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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5 Steps to Create a Robust Board Member Pipeline

Suzanne Battit | October 13, 2022

Do you have a pipeline of prospective board members to keep your board strong and fresh? If not, here are 5 steps to take.

Board Advice | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Fundraising Professionals Share Their Year-End Giving Strategies and Advice

September 22, 2022

Hear from leaders from a range of nonprofit sectors about their year-end giving campaigns.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Giving USA 2021 Report: Key Insights

August 29, 2022

Development Guild staff share their insights and takeaways on the 2021 Giving USA Report’s key findings.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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The 6 Pillars of a Successful Prospect Management Model

Kate Mead, PMP | July 14, 2022

Discover how to harness the power of your CRM to more effectively manage prospects.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Why Growing Your Fundraising Team Will Improve ROI

Suzanne Battit | June 20, 2022

Discover 3 reasons why recruiting new frontline fundraisers can strengthen your organization and improve ROI.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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How Nonprofits Are Upending Campaign Communications

Neal Kane and Connor Ferguson | May 18, 2022

How nonprofits talk about (and prepare to talk about) campaigns has changed dramatically. Our guest contributors share why a more inclusive and collaborative approach to developing campaign strategy and communications has come to be.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Fundraisers Reflect on the Most Memorable Gifts They Ever Closed

April 21, 2022

Fundraising professionals share stories of impactful gifts and the lessons they imparted.

Philanthropy

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What it Takes to Close an Unprecedented Gift

Karen Lieberman-Daly, Victoria Jones, and Allen Peckham | March 8, 2022

Discover what most transformational gifts have in common – and how your organization can successfully secure one.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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How to Build a Fundraising Team for Campaign Success

Tara DiDomenico and Lynn Shevory | February 15, 2022

As you prepare to launch a campaign, make sure your fundraising team is comprised of these core functions.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Bryan Rafanelli Shares His 3 Tips for Planning a Successful Fundraising Event

February 11, 2022

How do you ensure the event is a success? We turned to events planner extraordinaire Bryan Rafanelli for answers.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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The 5 Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

Suzanne Battit | February 3, 2022

Is it time to review the health of your board? Or are you yourself considering pursuing a board member role? If so, keep in mind these 5 core responsibilities for all nonprofit board members!

Board Advice | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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5 Tips for Building a Strong Nonprofit Board

Suzanne Battit | January 14, 2022

Discover 5 strategies you can employ to ensure your board members are engaged and effective.

Board Advice | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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The Why and How of Investing in Development Operations

Suzanne Battit and Emily Ames | December 2, 2021

Discover why effective development operations are key to successful fundraising and how your organization can ensure best practices.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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The Key Ingredients to a Successful Public Campaign Launch

Kieran McTague | November 19, 2021

Our Senior Vice President Kieran McTague outlines the strategies our client Hebrew SeniorLife used to ensure the public launch of their campaign was successful.

Client News | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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The 5 Things to Include in Your Nonprofit’s Annual Fundraising Plan

Karen Lieberman-Daly and Tara DiDomenico | October 21, 2021

Discover what an effective fundraising plan should include and accomplish.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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What a New School Year Means for Alumni Relations Trends

September 27, 2021

Alumni relations professionals from a range of institutions share their thoughts.

Client News | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Is Higher Education Fundraising Easier?

Bill Weber | September 14, 2021

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber explores why some believe higher education fundraising is easier than other sectors – and what they’re failing to consider.

On Bill's Mind | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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How These Nonprofits Are Ensuring Post-Campaign Success

Karen Lieberman-Daly and Victoria Jones | July 12, 2021

A successful campaign will have an impact long after its close. Discover how, with proper planning, your organization can ensure lasting success.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How Marketing and Development Can Form a Successful Partnership

April 27, 2021

Chief Marketing Officers from a range of nonprofits share their advice.

Client News | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Lights, Camera, Action: Setting the Stage for a Successful Campaign

Lynn Shevory | April 23, 2021

Ask yourself this list of questions to assess your organization’s campaign readiness.

Coronavirus Resource | Our Team | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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The Keys to a Successful Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer Partnership

March 25, 2021

Chief Financial Officers from a range of nonprofits share their advice.

Client News | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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