What if your donors didn’t have to choose between making an impact today or leaving a legacy tomorrow? Blended giving helps connect the two—and it may be easier to start those conversations than you think. Explore simple ways fundraisers can spot opportunities, break down silos and build stronger donor relationships through blended gifts.Continue reading Blended Giving: How to Connect Today’s Gifts with Tomorrow’s Impact
What happens when your team is given time to give back? Take a look inside our Volunteer Time-Off program and see how volunteering strengthens connections, builds community, and creates opportunities for deeper, long-term support.Continue reading A Look Inside Our Volunteer Time-Off Program—and Why It Matters
News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities. High CGA rates are staying put. Here’s what nonprofits need to know.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
Sometimes all you need is the right moment to reach out to a donor. Explore key dates in our 2026 calendar that can inspire thoughtful notes, meaningful conversations and creative ways to celebrate your supporters.Continue reading Your 2026 Donor Engagement Calendar: Dates Worth Celebrating
If charitable gifts had a podium this year, three strategies would be standing tall. From DAFs to stock gifts to QCDs, see which vehicles are winning in 2026—and why.Continue reading And the Medals Go To… The Top 3 Gift Vehicles for 2026
A donor just said ‘yes’—what happens next can make all the difference. Discover how to turn their generosity into a lasting connection.Continue reading After the Ask: 3 Critical Steps When a Donor Says Yes
A quiet change at USPS could impact donors who mail year-end gifts. Here’s what nonprofit fundraisers should know about postmarks, tax deductions and how to help donors avoid surprises.Continue reading Important USPS Postmark Change Could Affect Your Donor’s Year-End Gifts
Looking for practical planned giving guidance you can actually use? These were our most popular webinars of 2025—covering giving trends, donor conversations, and bequest administration challenges fundraisers face every day.Continue reading Top 3 Webinars of 2025: The Sessions Fundraisers Found Most Helpful
News today from the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA). Get the details from our Senior Gift Planning Consultant, Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®.Continue reading High Gift Annuity Rates to Remain in Place
Amid the November whirlwind of gratitude and giving, National Philanthropy Day offers the perfect pause—a chance to thank donors, share impact stories, and kick off a meaningful Season of Giving.
Continue reading Turn National Philanthropy Day Into a Season of Giving
It’s not too late to make your year-end marketing count. Learn how three smart moves and four key gift types can help you close the year with confidence.Continue reading Take Control of Your Year-End Marketing With These 3 Steps and 4 Gift Types
Estate Planning Awareness Week is coming up! Here’s how to use it to inspire donors to think about their legacy—and your mission’s future.Continue reading Help Your Supporters Plan for the Future During Estate Planning Awareness Week
When you talk about your nonprofit, do donors feel a real connection? Learn four storytelling strategies that spark emotion, build trust, and inspire long-term support. Continue reading Ditch the Pitch: 4 Ways to Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story So Donors Want to Support It Forever
Donor conversations don’t always go as planned—especially when concerns or hesitations come up. Today we tackle five common donor concerns and provide practical ways to respond with empathy, clarity and confidence, so you can keep the momentum going and help donors feel good about their giving decisions. Continue reading 5 Script Starters & Solutions for When Donors Express Concerns About Making a Gift
Discover how the new tax legislation reshapes charitable giving—from tax brackets and deductions to estate planning and corporate giving—and what it means for your nonprofit’s fundraising and donor strategies.Continue reading New Tax Law: What’s Staying, What’s Changing and What It Means for You [Plus, Get Your Free Download!]
