Insights and Events

Few museums and cultural institutions have found fundraising innovation to be enough in these challenging times, but there are some innovations from the space worth sharing.

What do you do with major donors who have long histories of giving but have stopped giving for whatever reason? Here are some good suggestions for keeping those relationships.

Historically, many nonprofits have relied largely on mailers and in-person events to raise funds and connect with donors. But as the consumer and charitable climates shift, more and more donors are looking for an online giving experience.

With the cancellation of their spring gala due to Covid, Hopeful Horizons in Beaufort, SC, switched to smaller events at the homes of their board members. This Champagne & Charcuterie event, held at the home of the board president, raised $8,000.

Of all Key Performance Indicators (KPI), the best sign of your organization’s long-term financial health is a high Donor Lifetime Value (LTV or Donor LTV) amongst your recurring donors. Learn to calculate it.

Learn how a seamless donation process helps your nonprofit attract supporters and secure donations.

Can you believe it’s already that time of year again?! Check out Classy’s Giving Tuesday campaign example for some good tips and resources.

If you’re struggling to grow your donor base, you may need more in-depth knowledge about your audience. The Giving Institute shared this post to help sharpen donor strategy (from DonorSearch).

With more than a third of your annual donations still likely to come, it’s time to get serious about every aspect of your fundraising goals — planned giving included. Here are a few areas of focus you should be considering.