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The Ultimate Guide to Donor Stewardship for 2026

By Neha Sandesh

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Donor stewardship is more important than ever in 2026 as nonprofits discover new ways to nurture donors and encourage continuous support past the first gift.

Fundraising

Nonprofit AI: 5 Revolutionary Tools + How to Implement Them

By Philip Schmitz

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating headlines—and nonprofits are paying attention. 82% of nonprofits now use AI for everything from grant writing to prospect research. If your team hasn’t hopped on board, now’s the time!

Must-Know Recurring Giving Statistics for Nonprofits in 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

Supporters who pledge to make recurring gifts are your most loyal donors, and securing their support requires a thoughtful engagement strategy. It’s easy to dream up new fundraising ideas and imagine wild success, but it’s a lot smarter—and more...

Donor Cultivation vs Stewardship: Key Differences

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 28, 2026

Donor cultivation and donor stewardship are two of the most important concepts in nonprofit fundraising, but many organizations do not fully understand the difference between them or when to use each.

Nonprofit Donation Form Templates That Increase Donations

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Your donation form is the most important conversion point in your entire fundraising strategy.

Top 15 Fundraising Software Picks for Better Results in 2025

By Philip Schmitz

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Let’s be honest. There are as many choices for fundraising software as there are nonprofits! How can you quickly choose the right platform for your organization?

The Best Nonprofit Software Solutions for 2026

By Julie Kennon

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Finding the right nonprofit software is critical in today's landscape. After all, donors expect personalized engagement, data-driven stewardship, and seamless giving experiences. Nonprofit teams need unified systems that centralize data, automate...

Fundraising

Best Nonprofit CRM Software: Top 25 Options for 2026

By Philip Schmitz

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

A nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system is software that centralizes donor data and automates tasks to help organizations manage relationships with supporters. While features vary from platform to platform, a good nonprofit CRM...

9 Expert Donor Retention Tips For Long-Lasting Support

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Nonprofits know they need to attract new donors to increase fundraising and grow their mission, but an equally important (and beneficial) task is keeping the donors you already have. After all, keeping a donor is easier and less expensive than...

Fundraising

Planned Giving: 5 Tips to Get Started (Updated)

By Dave Martin

Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Similar to major gifts, planned giving is the accumulation of long, engaging relationships between donors and nonprofits. A thoughtful and considerate planned giving program opens your nonprofit up to a significant source of funding and provides...

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