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Unexpected Donor Insights: Beyond the Traditional Journey

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Savvy nonprofits are tuned into the donor journey. They understand the typical process, from awareness to lifelong support, and they recognize the value of approaching donors with the right message at the right time.

Uncommon Motivations for Charitable Giving

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

There are many reasons someone might choose to donate to a nonprofit. Often, it’s straightforward financial generosity or the desire for a tax benefit. However, most donors' true motivations run much deeper and are influenced by emotional, social,...

Try This for a Fundraising Boost!

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

We know you’re busy—no one is busier than a nonprofit team in the middle of year-end giving—but we wanted to pop in and share a quick tip you can try to give your campaigns a shot of energy.

The Secret to January

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

We know, we know. You just got through the biggest fundraising push of the year. You’re exhausted and desperately seeking a reprieve from dreams of major gifts and obsession over sustainer retention. We get it.

The Hidden Cost of Dirty Data (And Why it Matters Now)

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

You want to know when most nonprofits tackle dirty data?

Fundraising Platforms: 10 Top Systems

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Running a nonprofit isn’t an easy job. Recruiting and managing donors, planning campaigns, reaching for fundraising goals…the list of to-dos is long, and it’s your mission at risk if you fail.

The Best Fundraising Software for Social Justice Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

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.

The Best Fundraising Software for Faith-Based Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

If you’re a faith-based nonprofit, you rely on dedicated donors to support your mission and programs. That’s not as easy as it sounds.

Selecting the Right Fundraising Software for Rapid Nonprofit Growth

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

This is not an article cleverly designed to position one software platform as better than the rest. It is, rather, an article designed to give nonprofits straight talk about a framework for choosing software that will help grow their organization.

Presidential Elections & Nonprofit Donations: What Gives (or Who Doesn’t?)

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Presidential elections impact many facets of our society, and this extends to nonprofits. During an election cycle, public sentiment and media coverage shift focus and can influence donor behavior. Understanding how elections affect nonprofit...

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