Six Steps to Get Through an Economic Downturn
Last year’s significant growth in charitable giving was driven by donors’ desires to make an impact during the height of the pandemic and additional resources via a strong stock market. According to the Annual Giving USA Report, philanthropy grew 4.0% in 2021 over a solid year in 2020. However, this growth trend did not keep […]
MPW’s 2025 In & Out Fundraising List
Our team of experts is excited to share what we know will bring you fundraising success in 2025 and what you should leave behind in 2024. Leave us a comment below to let us know what you think is in or out in for fundraising this year!
Making the Case: A Development Team for the Long Haul
The why and the how of creating, cultivating, and keeping a development team long-term is no doubt, incredibly vague across the landscape of organizations facing rapid fundraising turnover.
We are excited to showcase how a fundraising team for the long haul will exponentially support your organization for years into the future – and practical ways to bring this into reality.
Unleashing Your Leadership’s Fundraising Potential
CEOs, Executive Directors, and Presidents play a significant role in an organization’s fundraising potential, and fundraising leaders who work with them can, in tandem, take development to a greater level of sophistication and effectiveness.
Attracting and Stewarding Donor-Advised Fund Holders
Donor-advised funds are top of mind for all of us working in fundraising, and those who choose to invest via a DAF should receive ample, individualized attention from organizations to cultivate their involvement over time. With DAFs on a consistent rise across the philanthropic landscape (according to the 2023 DAF Report from the National Philanthropic Trust, grantmaking from DAFs has more than doubled in the last five years – check out our previous post on Five Major Shifts in Fundraising Over the Last Five Years to learn what other areas you should spotlight) and many donors and organizations struggling to navigate this shift, attracting stewarding DAF holders in ways that address their specific needs and concerns should be a top goal in your stewardship plan.
The Why and The How: Elevating a Positive Culture of Philanthropy
A culture of philanthropy flourishes when all staff, volunteers, and leadership see the value and need in fundraising, know their role in this work, and eagerly engage. Putting sincere intentionality behind your “why” and “how” in deepening and maintaining this cultural shift is foundational in driving your organization’s long-term success.
Planning Your Fundraising Goals: Start with the End in Mind
Planning your fundraising goals when a new fiscal year approaches can be intimidating. We repeatedly hear questions about prioritizing what people, resources, systems, and more need attention and support.
MPW’s Fundraising 2024 In & Out List
Our team of experts is excited to share what we know will bring you fundraising success in 2024 and what you should leave behind in 2023. Leave us a comment below to let us know what you think is in or out of fundraising this year!
Ramping Up Revenue with a Development Committee
When you empower volunteers through the focus of a development committee, they’ll drive fundraising far beyond what development staff and your average board member can accomplish alone. These folks likely yield greater capacity than your board members. And they become champions for your fundraising goals (whether financial, educational, or social), connecting with donors and prospects to bring nuanced perspectives on your organization’s work.
Mentorship – A Reciprocal Opportunity
Watching my son, Christopher, receive his undergraduate degree earlier this month transported me back to my own entry into the workforce over four decades ago. No, I didn’t start working at the age of five, but living in an agricultural state meant that it was a viable option for me. Like most children my age, […]
