As a nonprofit fundraiser, you know the power of storytelling—how the right narrative can move hearts, spark action and inspire change. This year, our blog aimed to do just that: provide insight, foster innovation and equip you with the tools to make an even greater impact on the world.
Some blogs hit the mark, fueling great conversations and bringing fresh perspectives. Others stayed under the radar, hidden gems awaiting discovery.
Let’s take a look.
On the Blog This Year, You…
…got key insights for your nonprofit subsector from the comprehensive Giving USA 2024 report without turning a page (and there are 377 of them!) thanks to our client strategists.
Giving USA 2024: A Closer Look
Health
Education
Arts, Culture and Humanities; Environment/Animal Welfare; Public-Society Benefit
Human Services; International Affairs; Religion
…eavesdropped on a panel discussion with three nonprofit planned giving professionals in our three-part series.
Part 1: How Trust Transforms: Heartwarming Stories from Nonprofit Leaders
Part 2: From Challenges to Opportunities: Navigating the Fundraising Landscape
Part 3: Embracing Change: Breaking Down Silos in Fundraising
…scored a front-row seat to the Academy Awards for Best Planned Gifts in 2024, learned to say “yes” to gifts you usually pass up, and celebrated a brand-new giving holiday—DAFday.
Lights, Camera, Philanthropy: And the Oscar® Goes to…Planned Giving!
Say Yes to the Gift: 5 Resources That Can Help Your Nonprofit Accept More Planned Gifts
Get Ready for DAFday, the Ultimate 10/10 Celebration!
…heard from new voices as Bryan, Estela, Jeremy, Kevin, Marianne and Rachael joined the blog with topics ranging from AI to celebrating volunteers to how to get your emails into your donors’ inboxes.
Your Top 5 Blogs
With so many great topics covered, which rose to the tippy-top? Drumroll, please…
5. Lights, Camera, Philanthropy: And the Oscar® Goes to…Planned Giving!
4. Planned Giving Trends in 2024 and Their Impact on Our Work
3. It’s Almost Time: 4 Tips to Make the Most of National Estate Planning Awareness Week
2. Your 2024 Calendar: Important Dates for Planned Giving Fundraisers to Celebrate
And the #1 most-read blog in 2024:
1. Giving USA 2024: Inside the Numbers – Plus A Look Back and A Look Ahead
Maybe You Missed
And now a few blogs that didn’t get as many eyes, but (we think) are worth your time.
- Make Donor Survey Feedback Work for You: 5 Steps to Meaningful Engagement
- How to Nurture the Beauty of Small yet Special Moments With Your Donors
- A Balanced, Thoughtful (and Productive!) Planned Giving Program Starts With These 4 Marketing Lanes
A Favor
Our final blog is next week—and then it’s 2025—and a whole new year of blogs! What subjects do you want us to explore? Are there voices or experts you’d like to hear from? And what should we leave behind as we move forward? We would love your input. Please do us a favor and scroll down to share your ideas in the comments area.