Alison Finstad 1/31/25 Alison Finstad 1/31/25

Nonprofit Guide to Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

By now, your organization has probably received a gift from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and you may be wondering what they are and how to get more of these gifts. This Nonprofit's Guide to Donor Advised Funds includes everything you need to know.

Alison Finstad 8/20/24 Alison Finstad 8/20/24

How to Set a Capacity-Building Campaign Goal in 4 Steps

Your organization is ready to take the next step and launch a capacity-building campaign to purchase property and construct a building. How will you figure out how much to raise? It’s more than just the cost of construction, and here we list the factors to take into consideration.

Alison Finstad 7/31/24 Alison Finstad 7/31/24

7 Steps to Plan Your Year End Campaign

On average, nonprofits raise 30% of their annual donations in December. A full 10% of nonprofit donations in the US are made between December 29-31. That can feel like a lot of pressure, especially if your fiscal year coincides with the calendar year.

Alison Finstad 5/21/24 Alison Finstad 5/21/24

Beyond the Bricks: 8 Advantages of a Capital Campaign

There is no faster way to raise the largest gifts your organization has ever received in the shortest amount of time. Here are eight advantages to capital campaigns beyond simply expanding your organization’s footprint.