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5 Strategies to Engage DAF Donors

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Have you been hearing more about Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) lately?  You’re not alone—they’ve become a major force in charitable giving. In 2023, DAF assets topped $250 billion. That’s nearly double their total a decade ago, and it’s a fortune ready to be distributed to nonprofits!

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‘Tis the Season….to Find More Monthly Donors

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: October 25, 2024

Nonprofits are gearing up for their busiest season. After all, most nonprofits raise most of their money in the last quarter of the year! So why would we think it’s smart to ask you to add another item to your packed to-do list?

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Apple Pay and Recurring Donations

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 16, 2025

We all love the ease with which we can tap our phones to buy groceries or pay a bill. Apple Pay has taken the consumer world by storm, making it faster and easier to zip through lines and pay for items quickly.

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Unleash the Power of Recurring Giving

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 31, 2024

Nonprofits realize that a healthy sustainer program is the smartest way to build the foundation of a growing and successful organization. However, navigating regulations and ambiguity around donation acceptance, processing, stewardship, and retention can confuse even the most sophisticated fundraiser.

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A Data Revolution? Growing Nonprofits Embrace Data-Driven Decision Making

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 10, 2024

Growing nonprofits are increasingly being asked by donors and stakeholders to demonstrate their effectiveness and quantify their impact. This trend reshapes how nonprofits operate, communicate value, and fulfill their missions. It’s bigger than just collecting numbers and watching trends—it’s about transforming raw data into insights that can drive change.

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Fundraising Platforms: 10 Top Systems

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Running a nonprofit isn’t an easy job. Recruiting and managing donors, planning campaigns, reaching for fundraising goals…the list of to-dos is long, and it’s your mission at risk if you fail.

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Why Nonprofits Lose 15% of Monthly Sustainer Revenue

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely entrenched in the subscription billing economy. From Spotify and Netflix to your local Equinox gym to software like Adobe, paying a weekly, monthly, or yearly fee in exchange for access to a product or service over time is increasingly common.

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