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This blog, part of our Fundamentals series, provides essential steps for developing a year-round fundraising calendar. Learn how to assess your current operations, set long-term goals, and plan detailed activities to stay organized and drive mission impact.

For too long, the everyday donor has been overlooked in favor of major gifts and megadonors, leaving the nonprofit sector vulnerable. This article explores how societal shifts, tax reforms, and declining trust have fueled a generosity crisis—and why it's time to refocus on everyday donors as the backbone of philanthropy.

2025 will redefine philanthropy as we face the Generosity Crisis, tax reform, and evolving donor behavior. From nontraditional giving to the rising importance of alumni engagement, these 10 trends offer insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Fundraising for independent schools can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this guest article, Stephanie Davern dives into the common hurdles schools face when planning fundraising events and shares practical strategies to overcome them while building stronger community support.

Amid election week, nonprofit teams face unique challenges navigating donor relationships and team dynamics in a politically charged environment. Learn strategies for leading with empathy, building resilience, fostering respectful conversations, and sustaining mission-driven work.

We made some bold predictions at the end of 2023. Let’s compare our forecasts and insights with what has unfolded so far this year.

Donors want to feel like part of something bigger. Storytelling translates their contributions into real change, sparking emotions and inspiring action in ways a financial report never could. Real, personal narratives cut through the noise—stirring emotions, inspiring connections, and driving decisions.

The Winkler Group’s reach is national, but our roots are in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Because we know first-hand how important your work is to our neighbors across the southeast, we are offering nonprofit hurricane recovery support.