Category Archives: Fundraising
Bloomerang Expands Platform, Includes Member Management
Donor management technology provider Bloomerang has upgraded the platform with a membership management element that merges donor and membership data as part of illuminating the overall donor journey with a charity. In announcing the release of Bloomerang Membership Management, the
3 Marketing Strategies To Boost Campaign
Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. Unfortunately, traditional marketing tactics might no longer be as effective to capture attention. To stay relevant and competitive, nonprofits need to embrace innovative marketing
Healthcare Fundraisers Impacted By Non-Compete Rules
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a ban on employment non-compete restrictions across most sectors of the economy including healthcare. The rule is set to take effect Sept. 4. Implementation of the rule could still be delayed by legal
MDM Fundraising Acquired By RKD Group
Fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas made its second acquisition in as many weeks. This time the asset is MDM Fundraising, a Christian fundraising and marketing agency specialized in serving rescue missions and ministries. The firm was formerly known
New And Old Techniques Target Donor Pipeline Expansion
Leaders at Planned Parenthood Federation of America are all-in on replenishing the organization’s donor pipeline. While decisions regarding whether to focus on prospecting or donor retention are often rooted in economics (prospect in boom times, retain when conditions are rough),
Blackbaud Reports 6.7% Gain, Boosted By Recurring Revenue
Software as a service giant Blackbaud reported first-quarter revenue of $279.3 million for the three-month period ending March 31, up 6.7% from the same period of a year ago. The gain represented organic revenue growth of 6.9%, which equated to
Court Rules That Cars Can Be For Kids
A federal appeals panel has greenlighted the use of a popular trademark claimed by two educational charities that both specialize in converting unwanted and junked cars into cash. With the ruling, a 10-year legal battle between them appears to be
Fundraising Across The Big Pond
It has been an extraordinary privilege to host 120 interactive webinars since March 2020 for our nationwide learning community of professional and volunteer non-profit leaders. This has given me the pleasure of getting to know and work with some of
India’s Philanthropy Spending Grows, Development Goals Elusive
Philanthropy expenditures in India have grown by an average annual rate of 13% during the past five years, reaching the equivalent of $280 billion. That amount constituted 8.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) during fiscal year 2023. Despite
5 Ways to Boost Donor Retention in 2024
5 Ways to Boost Donor Retention in 2024 You worked hard during the year-end giving season to attract new donors to your cause. Now it’s time to channel that momentum and convert them into long-term supporters. As we head
