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How to Keep Donors Engaged Between Campaigns

May 13, 2025

Maintaining a high level of donor engagement between capital campaigns is crucial to building year-round support. Use these strategies to engage donors.

The Role of the Head of School in a Capital Campaign

May 1, 2025

In a successful capital campaign, the head of school plays a pivotal leadership role—often devoting 50–70% of their time to donor cultivation, communication, and team management. Explore how heads of school can step confidently into fundraising, build meaningful relationships with major donors, and effectively guide their school community through a campaign, even if fundraising isn't second nature.

Keep Donors Engaged Through Summer Break: 4 Key Ideas

April 17, 2025

Summer may be slower, but it’s far from idle time for your advancement team. With a little planning, your summer calendar can do more than fill the gap—it can position your school for long-term fundraising success.

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5 Steps to Plan a Successful Nonprofit Capital Campaign

April 9, 2025

Planning a capital campaign? Guest contributor Sarah TeDesco of DonorSearch outlines five essential steps to set your nonprofit up for success—from assembling the right team to identifying major donors.

Image of Capitol Building at sunset with a superimposed image at the bottom that contains the words: "Ending Radial and Wasteful Government" before being cut off. This is from an Executive Order posted on January 20, 2025.

In Wake of Funding Pauses, There's Hope in the Charitable Act

January 28, 2025

As the federal funding pause impacts nonprofits, we urge organizations to advocate for the Charitable Act, which could add $20 billion to charitable giving annually.

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Fundamentals: How to Develop a Year-Round Fundraising Calendar

January 8, 2025

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.

The Revenge of the Everyday Donor

January 2, 2025

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: Trends and Predictions That Will Shape Philanthropy

December 16, 2024

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.

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