How to convert skeptics one story at a time

Demystifying your endowment—and ultimately raising more money—begins with readiness to respond to common questions and objections.

Enter your next fiscal year with an advantage.

Resisting the urge to follow.

Building capacity for consistent communications

From planning to writing, to stewardship, to endowments, to personal stories… here’s what resonated most.

Keep your donors engaged beyond the big touches.

Engaging donors in the development of fundraising communications benefits everyone

Campaign ends mark new beginnings.

It’s more than a big party at the end.

We found some common themes among this year’s winners, from donor recognition to personal stories.

Excavate the past of your external communications and take what you need.