Julie Kennon

Auctions. Live, silent, or virtual auctions are a flexible, fun way to engage your donors, support your community, and raise a ton of money for your nonprofit. Whether auctions are a pillar of your year-end campaign or you’re thinking about dipping...

Nonprofits realize that a healthy sustainer program is the smartest way to build the foundation of a growing and successful organization. However, navigating regulations and ambiguity around donation acceptance, processing, stewardship, and...

Nonprofits looking for a fundraising edge might not have to look further than their nonprofit CRM. Donor pipelines are a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your fundraising efforts.

Growing nonprofits are increasingly being asked by donors and stakeholders to demonstrate their effectiveness and quantify their impact. This trend reshapes how nonprofits operate, communicate value, and fulfill their missions. It’s bigger than just...

Breakups aren’t fun. Whether it’s a seventh-grade romance or the end of a love affair with technology, breakups can leave you feeling unsure and even a little wistful. (I confess I keep my very first smartphone - a Blackberry - in a drawer, and now...

Don’t laugh…it’s not that ludicrous to imagine a world in which Siri can give you a recipe for pasta primavera (with calorie and protein counts) as fast as she/it can whip up a fundraising campaign that includes case studies, statistics, and...

Most nonprofits rely on an army of volunteers to help increase their impact and strengthen their mission. Whether you’re counting on help with events, your board, in-office needs such as IT or legal help, or team leads and members for peer-to-peer...

Don’t know your PCI from your NCOA? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! This comprehensive list of nonprofit terms and definitions will be an excellent resource when discussing all things donor management and fundraising.

Social justice nonprofits play a vital role in our communities. Whether addressing systemic inequalities or advocating for marginalized groups, their mission is to shine a light and fight for equal economic, political, and social rights for all.

Many nonprofits face the challenges of managing many donors and volunteers, running multiple campaigns, and harnessing near-constant outreach to raise money for their mission. It’s sometimes hard to keep your head above water.