The Future of Fundraising

As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of nonprofit fundraising, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest trends and technologies, especially when it comes to building major and planned gift pipelines.

This is true even in the best of fundraising climates. Unfortunately, research shows us that small and mid-sized donors are disappearing, while major donors aren’t adjusting their gifts for inflation. So how can advancement and development professionals scale sustainable revenue when it seems the economy has a different agenda?

The key is to understand the current climate and stay at the forefront of the innovation curve to elevate world-class donor experiences. I recently wrote about this topic for AGB, I encourage you to have a look at their blog for thoughts on fundraising leadership.

Here’s what’s on my radar this week:

Rapid Evolution of Donor Experience Drives Giving Revenue

As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of nonprofit fundraising, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest trends and technologies, especially when it comes to building major and planned gift pipelines.

This is true even in the best of fundraising climates. Unfortunately, research shows us that small and mid-sized donors are disappearing, while major donors aren’t adjusting their gifts for inflation. So how can advancement and development professionals scale sustainable revenue when it seems the economy has a different agenda?

The key is to understand the current climate and stay at the forefront of the innovation curve to elevate world-class donor experiences. (KEEP READING )

Modern Gift Management: Solving 4 Key Needs with Digital Gift Agreements

Gift Agreement Management Isn't Just About Your Process – It's for Donors, Too.

Like every industry, the field of fundraising is now doing business in a modern landscape full of digital experiences and documentation. By integrating Digital Gift Agreements into your nonprofit organization’s workflow, your donor experience will immediately stand out from others with seamless, all-digital agreements and reminders for your donors. It’s an easy way to provide a reliable, safe giving experience without requiring anyone to switch systems or embark on lengthy integration processes. (KEEP READING )

Best Practices: What to do after a donor says ‘Yes’

We had such an amazing response to our recent fundraising best practices webinar that we want to be sure everyone has the link.

Fundraising teams work together to deepen donor relationships with high-quality touchpoints and strategic asks. But what’s next? Givzey’s Emily Groccia walks you through her process to ensure that every gift actually matters.

Check out the on-demand webinar .

[GUIDEBOOK] Transforming the Multi-Year Donor Giving Experience

Research study after research study tells us that the quality of the communications that donors receive is one of the single greatest factors in whether or not a donor continues to give.

By embracing the principles that make digital platforms so engaging—ease of use, personalization, and continuous engagement—nonprofits can transform the multi-year giving experience. This transformation involves moving away from the tedious, paperwork-laden processes that characterize so many internal systems and towards a model that values the donor's time, preferences, and desire to make a difference.

This guide will help you meet and exceed the modern donor's expectations so you can foster a deeper, more rewarding connection to the cause. (DOWNLOAD FREE COPY )

Upcoming Conferences

March

• Mar 13-15: CASE District I - Boston, MA
• Mar 25-27: CASE DRIVE - Washington, DC
• Mar 28: AFPMA Fundraising Day in Boston - Boston, MA

April

• Apr 14-16: CASE Districts V & VI - Chicago, IL
• Apr 14 - 16: CASE District IV - San Antonio, TX
• Apr 28 - 30: Alumni Professionals of Texas - San Marcos, TX

Fundraising Jobs

If you have jobs you would like posted in the Future of Fundraising newsletter, please email [email protected] with your requests.

• Senior Database Manager $85,000 - $105,000 | Alameda Health System Foundation | Oakland, CA | APPLY>>>
• Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement Technology and Records Management $150,000 - $175,000 | University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | APPLY>>>
• Director of Development $150,000 | Clean Energy Works | Washington, DC | APPLY>>>

See what else the future holds for fundraising today>>>