by Ephraim | Aug 25, 2026 | fundraising, fundraising copy, segmentation
You come home from the supermarket. Lots of stuff to put away. The ice cream into the freezer. Milk and margarine to the fridge. Apple Jacks and Frosted Flakes to the cereal shelf. Pringles and cookies get dumped in the snack drawer. Flour and sugar get put with the...
by Ephraim | Aug 11, 2026 | fundraising, online donations
Free labor. Someone who’s willing to design your logo, build your website, write content, take professional photographs at your gala event. These can save your organization a lot of money. However… And this is where the problems start. It’s possible that an...
by Ephraim | Jul 21, 2026 | acquisition, fundraising, retention
Like you, I do my best to stay on top of the latest sector data. One of the organizations I follow- Center for Effective Philanthropy- published their annual State of Nonprofits 2026 study and analysis. They survey nonprofit leaders to get a feeling for what’s going...
by Ephraim | Jul 7, 2026 | donors, fundraising
IMPACTS Research by Societ analyzed the giving of 98,000 donors who donated between $250-$2,500 but hadn’t given to that organization in two years. The question: Why did you stop giving? The data: I’m gonna share tips and advice for how to deal with each issue....
by Ephraim | May 5, 2026 | fundraising, gratitude, retention
Since 2021, the number of donors giving has declined each year. Bigger gifts are given, more money is being donated but fewer people are experiencing the joy of philanthropy. And it helps explain why so many nonprofits- including I’m sure a decent percentage of those...
by Ephraim | Apr 28, 2026 | communications, email, fundraising
My favorite nonprofit digital report is out (thank you M+R!) and I’ve had a fun time diving into all the data! Below are my takeaways including expert advice, practical tips and best practices you can use at your organization. I have split this post into...
