Insights and Resources for Nonprofit Fundraising

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How to Navigate Patron Program Tier Changes Without Losing Support

If your patron program has been running for five or more years, chances are you’ve learned a lot about what your donors truly value—and what no longer works.

The problem? Your current tier structure may be outdated. How do you update your patron tiers so they better serve your mission and your donors—without losing the loyal supporters who’ve carried you this far?

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Sandra Davis Sandra Davis

Growing Your Annual Fund While Running a Capital Campaign

“Once our capital campaign gets underway, won’t our annual fund suffer?”  We hear this fear from so many nonprofit leaders. All. The. Time. We’ve got news for you - it doesn’t have to be this way. Not only can you successfully fundraise for both, you can actually strengthen your annual fund in the process.

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Sandra Davis Sandra Davis

The Complete Guide to Donor Segmentation for Small and Medium Nonprofits in 2025

In a world full of passionate causes and generous donors, thoughtful segmentation helps your message reach the right people—making every connection more meaningful and every gift more likely. In our latest blog, learn why every nonprofit needs a strategic approach to donor communications—and how to implement it with limited resources.

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Sandra Davis Sandra Davis

The Myth of Perfect Timing: Why Nonprofits Need to Act Now and Iterate Later

Waiting for the “perfect moment” to launch a campaign or major gift initiative might feel strategic but it’s often silently stalling your mission. In today’s fast-moving fundraising landscape, hesitation leads to lost donors, fading energy, and missed opportunities. Learn why perfect timing is a myth and how to thrive by building momentum, iterating, and creating impact without waiting.

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Sandra Davis Sandra Davis

How to Use Social Proof to Boost Fundraising Results and Donor Trust

There’s a wonderful little magic trick our brains play on us: when we’re uncertain, we look around to see what other people are doing. And then we often do the same thing. If you’ve ever slowed down to watch a crowd gather around a street performer, or found yourself joining in applause at the end of a performance—even when you weren’t sure it was over—you’ve experienced this firsthand.

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Sandra Davis Sandra Davis

Why Donors Freeze at the Donation Page — And 5 Ways to Reduce the Hidden Friction

You’ve built a compelling campaign. You’ve inspired someone to click “Donate.”They’re aligned with your mission. They’re emotionally invested. And still—they hesitate. Or worse: they close the tab. If you’ve seen this pattern, you’re not alone. 

By understanding why this hesitation happens, we can help nonprofit leaders recognize and remove hidden points of friction.

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