Why Donor Storytelling With Real Faces Works Better Than Stats
Donors say they want data, but empathy is what drives them to move from passive support to active involvement. Here’s why donors respond to faces and real stories, why “personalize...
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Donors say they want data, but empathy is what drives them to move from passive support to active involvement. Here’s why donors respond to faces and real stories, why “personalize...
What’s it like to be a donor to your organization? You might be surprised. What you believe is happening could be a long way from what’s actually happening. Try doing some of these...
In a recent post I clairified why you must Make ‘Do Unto Others’ Your Nonprofit’s Golden Rule. Stop asking what your donors can do for you. Ask what you can do for your donors. Bec...
Fundraising has very little to do with money — at least that's the argument here. From $5 memo-line notes to six-figure wires, every gift represents a human being letting go of som...
All the things we say about fundraising come down to just a couple of facts about human beings, says the Boomerang Blog, at Why Donors Give: The Deep Human Need to Matter. Here’s t...
A common belief in fundraising is that donors need to take a rest from giving for some time after they donate. Seems intuitively correct. It’s not correct. It’s one of the most des...
Nonprofits are widely trusted — so why are fewer people giving? New insights suggest the issue isn’t confidence, but connection. Leaders must rethink how organizations engage donor...
A deep dive into the hidden drivers of generosity—identity, emotion, and trust—and how nonprofits can remove friction from the giving process. The post [PODCAST] Neurogiving Explai...
Donors who use donor-advised funds give more, volunteer more frequently, and take a more strategic, values-driven approach to philanthropy, new data shows.
Nonprofits have worked to avoid over-soliciting donors, but new data suggests that caution may be going too far. When organizations do ask, most people give — raising new questions...
Less than 5% of U.S. wealth is held in cash — yet cash makes up roughly 85% of all charitable gifts. Here's how fundraisers can close that gap by asking for what donors actually ha...
Fundraise Up’s Tara Broughel and Matt Bowe key findings from the “Pulse of the Donor” benchmark report, including why more donors are giving smaller gifts and how mobile, social, a...
Every donor conversation should be co-creative. A few years ago I enrolled in an intensive coaching course. It wasn’t designed just for aspiring professional coaches, but for any...
Great donor conversations don’t always lead to great gifts. The missing piece is often the offer itself. Here’s how to create a major donor offer that clearly connects passion, pur...
Most nonprofits misdiagnose why donors leave. The real problem isn't a generosity deficit — it's a stewardship deficit. Here's what a donor stewardship strategy actually requires,...
Nonprofits are losing donors even as revenue grows, which puts new pressure on donor acquisition. Sector experts share how authentic connections can help you attract high‑value don...
Creating a comfortable atmosphere for your child where donor conception can be discussed early and easily can be beneficial for your child and your relationship.
Philanthropy, Not Fundraising I’m going to go out on a limb here and make an assumption. Here goes: Your goal is to attract supporters and invest in long-term relationships that w...
Teaching: Researchers are beginning to understand altruism in new ways. This student activity highlights the real-world implications.
There is an informal gift economy that folk psychologists have trouble understanding and navigating. A little reflection can help make this economy work for you.
Younger donors aren’t disengaged — they’re giving differently. One quirky fundraising example highlights how peer-to-peer fundraising can help nonprofits stay relevant, even when s...
Generosity in Singapore extends beyond volunteering and donations to include everyday acts such as helping neighbours, the National Giving Study 2025 has found.
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