by JK Stewart | Dec 5, 2025 | Strategy
If you run a nonprofit, you probably track donor retention rates. But too often you miss what really matters — the final 90 days before a donor silently slips away. That window — what I call the “Donor Breakpoint” — is where feelings erode, trust wobbles, and absence...
by JK Stewart | Nov 28, 2025 | Strategy
The Invisible Problems That Matter More Than the Obvious Ones The loud problems in your donation funnel are easy to spot. A broken button. A confusing form field. A missing receipt. Those things scream at you. You fix them fast. The dangerous problems? They don’t...
by JK Stewart | Nov 26, 2025 | Strategy
Engagement Isn’t a Spreadsheet Problem. It’s a Signal Problem. Most nonprofits track donor engagement like they’re building a rocket: too many indicators, too many dashboards, and way too many moments where someone asks, “Wait… which report is the real one?”...
by JK Stewart | Nov 25, 2025 | Strategy
The Secret Isn’t More Donors. It’s More Momentum. Most nonprofits think retention is a long game. A slow burn. Something that happens after years of careful cultivation. And sure, long-term trust matters. But if you know where to focus, you can create a major lift in...
by JK Stewart | Nov 24, 2025 | Strategy
The Future of Fundraising Isn’t Hiding in Your Tech Stack Everyone keeps talking about the next big thing in fundraising like it’s going to be some massive technical leap. A new platform. A new automation tool. A new payment experience. A new way to tokenize donations...