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Words of Wisdom to Guide Your Development Career
Tools to Fast Track Philanthropy in 2021: Set the stage for fundraising success
A Crisis of Faith: The Ripple Effect of Declines in Giving to Religion
New Stimulus Package Extends Charitable Deduction and Offers New Relief
Madam C.J. Walker and the AME Roots of her Gospel of Giving
Year-End Giving and The CARES ACT – Practical Implications for 2020
Engaging with Donors Virtually: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
Utilizing Data to Guide Investments in your Fundraising Program
Giving USA 2019: Implications for Higher Education
Campaigning During A Crisis: How to Adjust and Plan
Giving USA Reports a Robust Year for 2019 Giving
Learning to Change
Raising Funds in a Crisis: Connect and Tell Your Story
Philanthropy’s Role in Reopening Your Doors After COVID-19
Guiding Your Team in Tackling Complex Issues
Keep Your Fundraising Team Engaged During Social Distancing
The CARES Act and Your Donors: The Potential Impact on Giving
COVID-19: Historical Giving Data and What to Do Today
COVID-19: Philanthropy in a Changing Landscape
Leaving a Legacy – 3 practical implications for planned giving
Using Data to Focus Your Major Gift Efforts
Giving USA 2019: Implications for Religious Organizations
Leading for Change: Onboarding the next generation of nonprofit leaders
Giving USA 2019: Implications for Healthcare
Giving USA 2019: Implications for Higher Education
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement
Running a Campaign Today: What You Need to Know for Success
Leadership and the Future of Philanthropy
Giving USA Reports a Strong but Complex Year for 2018 Giving
Seeking Big Gifts: Steps to build your major gifts fundraising program
Are You Taking Advantage of Challenge Gifts in fundraising?
A Quarter-Century Empowering Nonprofits
Honoring a Leader in our Profession
Required Reading for Running a Campaign
Top 5 Things for Nonprofits to Know in 2019 About Tax Law Changes
Need to Expand Your Donor Base? Start from within and work outward
Giving USA 2018: Implications for Human Services Nonprofits
High Net Worth Donors Have Increased Giving Amounts Since 2015
How to Use Prospect Research in Your Major Gift Fundraising
Giving USA 2018: Implications for Religion
Missed Connection: 6 common nonprofit communication failures
Giving USA 2018: Implications for Healthcare
EXPLORING THE Evolution of WORKPLACE PHILANTHROPY
Defining Campaign Success: Using a campaign to grow major gift donors
Giving USA 2018: Implications for Higher Ed
Getting the Most Out of Board Retreats: 7 Best Practices
Giving USA Reports U.S. Giving Tops $400 Billion in 2017
Giving Trends in America Highlight Need for National Conversation
How Women and Men Approach Impact Investing
Create a Development Plan to Guide your Fundraising Efforts
Establish a Plan Early for Counting Planned Gifts in a Campaign
New Research Shows Benefits of Diversity on Nonprofit Boards
Good Stewardship is the Key to Donor Retention
Giving to Religion - A Leader in Charitable Giving
Understanding the Tax Law Changes and the Implications for Charitable Giving
Help Donors Do More with Their Nest Egg – Tax-Free Charitable IRA Rollovers
Introducing “Generosity For Life” – How U.S. Philanthropy is Changing
Five Questions a Feasibility Study Should Answer
Important Considerations for Establishing Major Gift Metrics
Giving USA 2017: Implications for Healthcare
Giving USA 2017: Implications for Higher Education
Attracting and Retaining Good Fundraising Talent
Giving USA Indicates Growth in Philanthropy Across All Nonprofit Sectors
How Does Your Fundraising Measure Up? Improve Performance with a Development Audit
Teaching Our Children to Give: Passing Down Our Philanthropic Values to Gen Z
Developing Your Fundraising ‘Swing’: Lessons Learned from Rowing
Understanding Baby Boomer Donors and their Giving Preferences
Maximizing Major Gift Fundraising
Donor Data: 4 Strategies to Maximize Your Fundraising
3 Philanthropic Trends Driving Fundraising in 2017
Shifting Patterns in Giving Show Importance of Women Donors
Year-End Giving and the Election's Impact on Fundraising
Giving USA 2016: Fundraising Implications for Giving to Religion
High Net Worth Donors and Their Impact on Major Gift Fundraising
Fundraising Best Practice - The Magic of Vision as a Catalyst
Giving USA 2016 and the Implications for Healthcare Fundraising
Using Nonprofit Storytelling to Communicate Impact
Giving USA 2016 and the Implications for Higher Education Advancement
Women's Philanthropy: Creating a Connection Drives Giving to Women and Girls
Approach Donors Holistically: Integrate Planned and Major Gifts
7 Tips to Keep Momentum During a Capital Campaign
Identifying Major Gift Donors: 6 Prospect Research Data Types to Study
Building a Systematic Approach to Major Gifts Fundraising
Three Techniques for Converting Members to Donors
Giving USA 2016 Shows Stable Growth for Philanthropy Amidst Disruptions
Creating a Women’s Philanthropy Group Engages Women Donors
5 Key Steps for Capital Campaign Planning
Gen X Giving - Effective Fundraising Strategies for Gen X Donors
Taking the Fear Out of Board Fundraising with Board Training
3 Steps to Creating a Stronger Board Fundraising Culture
Gain Insight and Clarity with a Development Assessment
Women, Presidential Politics, and Philanthropy – the role of women donors and voters
Best Feasibility Study Questions to Generate Authentic Donor Feedback
Using Events for Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Using Naming Rights in Fundraising
8 Philanthropy Trends to Watch in 2016
Permanent Charitable IRA Rollover a Great Planning Tool for Some Donors
Trends in Endowment Fundraising Campaigns: 5 Key Implications
Four Keys to An Effective Feasibility Study
Making Your Nonprofit Stand Out in an Attention Economy
Recent Capital Campaign Trends in Education
Engage and Celebrate Generosity on #GivingTuesday
8 Best Practices for Fundraising Campaign Success
Feasibility Study Best Practice: Enhance Your Study with Broader Input
Feasibility Study Best Practice - Appoint an Advisory Committee
JGA Adds Major and Planned Giving Expert to Team
The “Art” of the Donor Qualification Visit
Fundraising to Pay Off Nonprofit Debt
Donor-Advised Funds: What Nonprofits Should Know
Hiring a VP for Advancement? 8 early indicators for success
2 Crucial Elements Influence Capital Campaign Success
Is Your Development Operation Road-Worthy? Time to Assess
Record High US Charitable Giving Grows for Fifth Straight Year
Time for Boards to Tackle Nonprofit Leadership Transition Planning is Now
Developing the Next Gen of High-Net-Worth Donors
The President’s Role in a Campaign: 10 Key Responsibilities
Keys to a Master Fundraiser’s Success
Defining Greatness in Fundraising
5 Keys to Using Storytelling in Fundraising
Critical Role of Gift Policies
Motivations for Giving - A Personal Choice
3 Key Communication Elements Every Nonprofit Should Maximize
What Events CAN’T Do for Your Development Program
Developing Your Case for Support — Preparation is Everything!
Declining Alumni Giving: What’s happening? Why is it happening? And, what can we do about it?
Set New Employees Up to Succeed
Hot Trend for 2015 is to G-I-V-E
Impact of #GivingTuesday Spotlights Year-End Giving Growth
Past Donors: Gems Hiding in Plain Sight
Are You Ready for a Campaign Feasibility Study?
Happy New Year! Is Your Development Operation Ready for 2015?
Giving USA 2014: Implications for Higher Education
Role Play the Donor Relationship, Not Just the Ask
Have You Hugged Your Donors Lately? A Lesson in Stewardship from Dogs
Women Give 2014: The Latest Research on Women’s Philanthropic Giving Patterns
Charitable Registrations -- Are You In Compliance?
Solicitation Tips for Your Board
Importance of Grateful Patient Fundraising Programs
Useful Fundraising Metrics I Wish I Had Known Then
Generational Giving Preferences
Nonprofit Salary Report Provides Insight on Staff Retention Challenges
New Approach to Leadership Training
Critical Role of Unrestricted Giving
Importance of Financial Projections for Nonprofits
Recognizing One of the Very Best
3 Key Factors to Create a Culture of Philanthropy
The Ice Bucket Challenge
Mapping Your Organization's Future with a Strategic Plan
The Impact of Suggesting a Donation Amount
Overcoming Resistance
Elements of a Successful Parent Fundraising Program
Growth in Individual Giving Highlights Need for Major Gift Checkup
In Memoriam -- Kris Kindelsperger
Teaching, Preaching, and Modeling Faith and Giving
Preparing for Strategic Planning
Encouraging News in the Latest Giving USA Report
Why Are Good Gift Officers Hard to Find?
Asking: The Heart of Fundraising is Being Fearless
Top Philanthropic Trends
5 Tips for Conducting Feasibility Interviews
Is Your Nonprofit Investment-Worthy?
Vision and Leadership are Key to Advancing HOPE
3 Keys to Investment-Level Gifts
4 Keys to Engaging Women as Leaders and Donors
Asking: The Value of Questions
JGA Celebrates 20 Years Serving Philanthropy
Are You Investing Enough in Your Hospital Foundation?
Key Elements to a Successful Day of Giving Campaign
3 Keys to Successful Gift Solicitation
Getting Your Board Engaged Beyond Fundraising
CAE Reports Record Giving to Colleges and Universities in 2013
Using Wealth Screening as a Campaign Tool
Leading by Example
Engaging the Board in Fundraising
Are you Fundraising to Stay Alive or Fundraising for Sustainability?
Telling the Story of #WomenLeading Philanthropy
The Joy of Giving
Are You Million Dollar Ready?
The Art of Funding Science at Liberal Arts Schools
Using Student Organizations to Engage Younger Donors
Could your Facebook likes be costing you donations?
Lead Donors will Make or Break Your Campaign
Implement a Generational Fundraising Strategy
Generational Philanthropy
Art in Practice: The Feasibility Study Interview
The Role of HIPAA in Building a Grateful Patient Program
Here come the future donors!
Strong Stewardship is the Foundation of Effective Fundraising
3 Ways to Promote Your Nonprofit Cause on Twitter
Startling Drop in Alumni Giving
The Mechanics of a Feasibility Study
Fundraising for the Mundane
Lead Donors Are Crucial for Campaign Success
Taking Stock of Philanthropic Trends
Setting Your Development Staff Up for Success
The Overhead Myth
Giving Grows in 2012
Whistling in the Dark Before a Campaign
Listening to Donors
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