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Thinking about thanking: Reflections from years of thank-yous

Donors give to you out of no obligation. That deserves a prompt and personal thank you.

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How donors can fight rising antisemitism on college campuses

Universities across America have been slow to respond to rising antisemitism on college campuses . Donors need to step in to hold schools and students alike accountable.


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Donor support for career education programs

Here’s a career education framework spanning early childhood to high school that donors can use to guide their financial support for these programs.

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What the greatest wealth transfer in history means for planned giving

The potential reward for approaching donors about planned giving has never been greater. Are you prepared?


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What is philanthropy for?

A recent book provides succinct insight into what makes philanthropy and philanthropists what they are today.

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The future of Christian higher education

As the higher-ed landscape changes, it’s time for deeper conversations about what the future holds for Christian colleges and universities.


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What to do about: messaging in an election year

Election years are full of potential for both fundraising and frustration. Here’s how to keep your communications strong—and yourself sane—in 2024.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s coin flip

SBF’s trial gives us a closer look at his philosophy of betting on fraud and raises the question, what does his downfall mean for the Effective Altruism movement?


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Mealy-mouthed universities are facing megadonor flight

In the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks, megadonors are ditching universities in droves—and showing it’s high time for a reckoning with progressive political capture of higher education.

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Monthly giving will help your nonprofit weather 2024 (and beyond)

A recent study from Giving USA indicates choppy fundraising waters ahead, but a strong monthly giving program can provide the sense of belonging your donors are looking for.




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