by JK Stewart | Sep 21, 2025 | Strategy
Why Donor Surveys Are Worth Your Time Many nonprofits fear surveys will annoy their supporters. In reality, when crafted well, donor surveys make people feel valued. Asking for input shows donors they are more than a transaction. They become participants in the...
by JK Stewart | Sep 20, 2025 | Strategy
The Problem with Relying on Year-End Appeals For decades, nonprofits have leaned heavily on December giving. Donors are generous during the holidays, tax deadlines loom, and the cultural push toward generosity peaks. But depending only on year-end campaigns is like...
by JK Stewart | Sep 16, 2025 | Strategy
Why Analytics Matter More Than Instinct Nonprofit leaders are often driven by passion, but passion without data can lead to guesswork. Analytics provide the map that shows where you are losing donors, which campaigns actually work, and what strategies build long-term...
by JK Stewart | Sep 15, 2025 | Strategy
Why a Donor Lifecycle Plan Matters Nonprofits often celebrate the first gift but then struggle to keep supporters around for the long haul. A donor lifecycle plan changes that. It is a framework for guiding supporters from their very first interaction with your cause...
by JK Stewart | Sep 3, 2025 | Strategy
Why Donor-Centric Emails Outperform Generic Campaigns Most nonprofits know they should send regular email updates, but too many rely on announcements or generic appeals. Donors quickly tune out when they feel like part of a list instead of part of a mission. A...
