Donor Love Should be Number One

"I would highly encourage other fundraisers to recognize their own volunteers and donors at NPD." Patti Oliver tells how it pays off in deeper donor relationships.

Don't Say I Didn't Warn You - The Pragmatist's Guide to Successful Special Events

Free Webinar from AFP Global: It is essential that every fundraiser understand the value special events can play within their organization, as well as the importance of setting appropriate financial, time management and resource expectations. In this session...

Don't Say I Didn't Warn You - The Pragmatist's Guide to Successful Special Events

Don’t Miss It! 40th Annual National Philanthropy Day

The 40th Annual National Philanthropy Day on Tuesday, November 13th, will be an event to remember.

Doing Our Duty for Diligent Do-Gooders Serving others is a benefit to all.

There are so many focus areas of awareness during the month of April: environmental causes including Earth Day, various health causes, and, of course, it's National Volunteer Month. Volunteers play an indispensable role at every nonprofit. Even where they don't help deliver programs, volunteer…

Director of Fund Development at Mount Mary University

Director of Development at Special Olympics Wisconsin

Director of Development, Planned Giving at Marquette University

Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving at Marquette University

Diefenbach Communications Strategies, LLC

Diefenbach Communications Strategies specializes in philanthropic marketing strategy and support for all types of social impact organizations. Find your voice, tell your story, move your needle...

Development from the Donor’s Perspective

Development and Administrative Coordinator at Community Smiles Dental

Developing a Relationship Management System

Demystifying the Development Plan

Development plans – ugh, am I right? The prospect is daunting and who has the time? Join us for Tamara Pacada’s “Demystifying the Development Plan” to discuss the value of having a plan to help you focus your work and increase gift revenue success. Besides, it could save your job as you complete…

Deeper into Donor Behavior & Preferences: 2016 Donor Loyalty Study

May Educational Luncheon: We all want donors who are excited, engaged, and want to come back again, and again. It’s about more than just retaining, but creating loyal donors who feel passionate about your cause and help share your story. Abila’s Donor Loyalty Study digs deeper into donor…

A Deeper Dive: Evaluation of Impact

Let’s keep the conversation on evaluation going! Bring your questions on how to define, measure, and communicate your impact when resources are limited. This is meant to be an opportunity to dig a little deeper and exchange more among colleagues in the trenches.

Creative and Compelling Messages for Digital Solicitations

Creating Breakthrough Strategy for Your Non Profit

Crafting a Winning Sponsorship! It's easier than you think. March Education Breakfast

Spend time with Stefanie Ahrens, Director of Corporate Engagement at Children's Wisconsin and Ann Stadler, Chief Marketing Officer at the University Wisconsin -Whitewater, as they share the ins and outs of producing winning sponsorships for your next event or program.  With more than 45 years of…

Courageous Conversations on Trust-Based Philanthropy: Reimagining the Role Funders Play

Join us for a four-part conversation around trust-based philanthropy. This first session will be an open dialogue where we question the status quo of foundation grantmaking. As fundraisers, we’ll explore how centering the individuals we serve can lead to more impactful and equitable outcomes – and…

Courageous Conversations on Trust-Based Philanthropy: Part 2

Join us for a four-part conversation around trust-based philanthropy. As fundraisers, we’ll explore how centering the individuals we serve can lead to more impactful and equitable outcomes – and how foundations help or hinder those efforts. Let’s challenge norms, share insights, and reimagine roles…

Courageous Conversations on Trust-Based Philanthropy: Nonprofit Sector

Join us for a four-part conversation around trust-based philanthropy. In this third session, we’ll delve into an open dialogue that explores the traditional methods of collective giving within the non-profit sector. Recognizing our donors as partners, we’ll discuss how their engagement is…

Courageous Conversations for Fundraisers: How Much Donor Love is Too Much?

No matter how long you’ve been in the fundraising profession, you’ve probably heard the advice that you should strive make the donor the hero.  When sending donor communication, we’re advised to minimize the work that the organization does and lift up how the donors make a difference.  We know that…

Courageous Conversations for Fundraisers: Fundraising, Racism, and the Desire to Make the World a Better Place

Fundraisers have experienced the uncomfortable situation when a donor says something racist or prejudicial. We might laugh nervously and quickly change the subject. Or we may feel anger because the remark hits close to home or insults the constituents our organization serves. Should we say…

Courageous Conversations for Fundraisers: Supporting underrepresented coworkers by creating psychological safety and uncovering unwritten rules in the fundraising space

Join us to discuss ways we can support underrepresented individuals in the fundraising profession. The discussion will be guided by five suggestions on how we can support underrepresented individuals in the workplace and will take a deep dive into some of the initiatives, including what is…