Mr. Earl Jackson at Loyola Univesity Annual Haiti Assistance Conference

Mr. Earl Jackson at Loyola Univesity Annual Haiti Assistance Conference

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Donor Communications Breed Loyalty

Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to donors enables fundraisers to steward it toward loyalty. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes.  It’s such an honor to serve donors by inviting them to

Crafting A Letter That Grabs A Donor

You have about two seconds to capture a donor’s attention when writing to them, so you need to make those snaps count. Those first few seconds, better known as the lede or Johnson box, is the first of three key

The Lukens Company, Phoenix Innovate Strike A Deal

Several assets of fundraising firm The Lukens Company have been acquired by the agency Phoenix Innovate. The combined entity is intended to leverage technology to enhance efficiencies, expand advanced data insights and broaden hyper-personalization capabilities. CEO Walter Lukens said he

Q1 2024 Fundraising Better Than A Year Earlier

It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 2024. Giving was up (4.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2023, but the number of donors and retention both declined again, 1.3% and 3% respectively.

Commentary … Microsoft’s Decision Opens Opportunities For Change

Image @ depositphotos By David Deal Microsoft announced that it will be retiring its Fundraising and Engagement solution and ending support effective December 31, 2026. What does this mean for nonprofits, associations, and foundations? And, what does it mean more

Goals Shifting For Philanthropists In India

There is a noticeable shift in the mindset of Indian philanthropists from traditional charity to strategic giving. It is estimated that 90% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) are not only eager to increase their financial contributions, often directing their wealth towards

Foundation Assets Soared For First Half Of 2024

Assets of U.S. foundation assets increased by $30 billion, or 2%, to nearly $1.6 trillion during the second quarter of 2024. Year-to-date assets are up nearly $120 billion, or 8%, marking a third consecutive quarterly record.   Foundation assets have grown by about

DAF Donors Making Their Presence Felt

Fundraising data for years has shown the number of donors declining even though revenue increased more often than not. However, new albeit limited data shows donor-advised fund (DAF) users bucked the trend. Data from a new study shows the number

Darren Walker To Leave Ford Foundation

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker announced he will step down from the position by the end of 2025, ending a 12-year run at the helm of the $16.8 billion foundation. Walker’s innovations include a first-ever $1 billion social bond by a

Harvard’s Top Development Officer To Step Down

Brian K. Lee, Harvard University’s top fundraising official since September 2018, will step down from his position at the end of the year. The search for his replacement will begin soon, Harvard University Interim President Alan M. Garber said via