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[A Plan You Can Defend] Episode 2: The Plan Has to Fit the People
Riverbend's first draft plan looked great on paper. Then Dana counted the hours and put every ask on one calendar.
[A Plan You Can Defend] Episode 1: Start With What Actually Happened
Most fundraising plans are last year's calendar plus hope. In the first episode of A Plan You Can Defend, a three-part series on building next year's fundraising plan, we follow Dana and Joanne at Riverbend Community Food Pantry into their planning day.
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 12: Moving Forward Faithfully
This is the last episode of the series, and I didn’t want to end it with another list of tools or twenty predictions about where AI is headed. Half of those predictions would look silly in three years anyway.
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 11: Creating Your Nonprofit AI Policy
The title of this episode says “policy,” because that’s what most people call it. But I don’t think most nonprofits should start with a policy.
Should Your Small Nonprofit Even Do GivingTuesday?
GivingTuesday can bring in real money for a small nonprofit. It can also pull gifts forward from December 31 and wear out your staff. Here's how to decide whether it's right for your shop.
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 6: Content, Communications & Grant Writing
The blank page is one of the most expensive problems in a nonprofit communications shop. Every appeal that goes out late, every grant narrative written in a panic the night before it's due, every newsletter that gets skipped because nobody had time — that's mission capacity sitting on the floor.
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 5: Where AI Actually Helps
Your donors are already using AI. Seventy-six percent of them, according to a March 2026 study from BBS & Associates.
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 4: Automating the Obstacles, Not the Ministry
You're busy. The question isn't whether AI can help with that ...
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 3: When AI Does Your Thinking
There's a risk of AI adoption that doesn't make headlines. It's not a data breach or a generated image with extra fingers.
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 2: Technology as Stewardship, Not Just a Tool
Most leaders ask the wrong question about AI. "Can I use this?" has a very short conversation these days ...
[AI for Nonprofits] Episode 1: Getting Honest About Where You Are with AI
Most nonprofit leaders are already using AI ... often quietly, without a shared plan, and without a framework for deciding what's okay and what isn't.
[Donor Retention] Episode 16: Donor Retention for Small Nonprofits: Practical Advice for Retaining Donors with Limited Resources
Running a small nonprofit with limited resources? This episode is for you!
Episode 64: How Do I Do It All as a Small Nonprofit with Big Work?
It's 11:30 PM, you're at your kitchen table surrounded by grant applications, donor letters, and program reports. Your "working" board means well, but the reality is everything falls on your shoulders.
Episode 63: How Do I Fundraise During Times of Economic Insecurity?
When the economy is uncertain, inflation is high, and people are worried about their financial future, many nonprofits face a dilemma: Should they continue fundraising or is it insensitive to ask for money when everyone's struggling?
Episode 56: How to Start Fundraising From Zero
Starting fundraising from scratch? Overwhelmed by all the advice telling you to do everything at once?
Episode 44 - How do I write a fundraising strategy?
In this episode of Nonprofit Answers, we explore the Three Question Fundraising Framework to help fundraisers simplify their approach to creating a successful fundraising strategy.
6 Successful Strategies for Nurturing Your Midlevel Donors
It's important to keep mid-level donors engaged and invested in your cause. In this article, you will discover six strategies you can use to nurture your midlevel donors and turn them into lifelong supporters of your organization.
Mid-level Donor Strategy: Your Ultimate Guide
Developing a strategy for cultivating mid-level donors can be crucial for nonprofit success. In this article, we will discuss some key components of creating a successful mid-level donor strategy.
6 Tips to Rejuvenate a Stagnant Major Donor Program
If you're responsible for a major donor program that isn't bringing in the results it once did, you're not alone. In this post, we'll share six tips to help you breathe new life into a stagnant major donor program.
Building a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy Part 1: Organizational Goals
The ability to build a strategy and execute it is what separates the good from the great. How to build an effective social media strategy for your nonprofit isn't always clear. In this series, I'm going to help you build a social media strategy.
12 Strategic Ways to Get Major Donors Involved in Events
As a fundraiser, you know that major donors are crucial to the success of your events. They provide the financial support that allows you to put on a high-quality event that will attract and engage potential donors. But how do you get major donors involved in your event?
Year-End Fundraising: A Month-by-Month Guide for Nonprofits
How to plan year-end fundraising from October to January: who to ask, ask amounts, Giving Tuesday, appeal letters, email and the last 72 hours.
11 Steps to a Successful Fundraising Plan
A fundraising plan is a document that details the actions your nonprofit will take to raise money. The process of creating a fundraising plan can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. By following these 11 steps, you can develop a comprehensive and effective fundraising plan for your nonprofit.
Major Donor Fundraising: The Ultimate Strategy
Major donor fundraising is an essential part of any nonprofit's success but it's not something that should be taken lightly. By following this major donor fundraising strategy, you can be sure that your major donor solicitations are well-planned and executed successfully.