Six Steps to Get Through an Economic Downturn

Last year’s significant growth in charitable giving was driven by donors' desires to make an impact...

Is Fundraising Something That Happens Over There?

So, tell me, what is that you do in your department? That phrase, spoken with a bit (or a lot) of...

How many millionaires are in your database?

How many millionaires are in your database who love your mission? Nonprofits are accustomed to...

Thoughtful Stewardship Ensures a Memorable Moment

Have you ever sent a card or a gift and then waited patiently for the receiver of that card or gift...

Five Major Shifts in Fundraising Over the Last Five Years

As Make Philanthropy Work celebrates our 5th year in business, we look back on the last five years...

When There’s a Crisis, Stay in Contact with Your Donors

John talks about two important lessons he learned in times of crisis and gives a bit of inspiration...

How to Get More Meetings with Donors

Matt and John take you through the dos and don'ts of securing those critical meetings with donors,...

Make Philanthropy Work's Recommendations For The New Normal: Trends in Ultra High Net Worth Giving 2019

We take a look at the top 3 trends in giving in 2019.

Don't give in to the dark side of fundraising...

Here’s one fundraising takeaway I’d love to share: do NOT go to the Dark Side of fundraising, go to...

Why hiring a consultant helped me succeed and keep my sanity

When I started in my new role as a Development Director for a local Denver non-profit I was...

How we Solve the Fundraising Mystery

When someone asks how I help nonprofits in fundraising, I typically leave it at a very surface...

Time to Renovate Your Fundraising - Here’s How

How to upgrade major gift fundraising? I often use a house analogy.  It works because both require...