Nonprofits are introducing memberships to strengthen year-round program funding. This is a tremendous affiliation strategy that benefits both the organization and the donor. Consider this simple question that is often asked … with a not-so-simple answer: “If I...
By Angie Thompson — Fundraising Strategist & Storytelling SpecialistWith insights from Laura Jensen, CEO, Bartlesville Community Foundation Most people want their giving to matter. They want generosity to stretch farther, last longer, and strengthen the community...
We tend to picture nonprofit fundraising as the big moments—the gala nights, the major gifts, the headline events. But ask any nonprofit leader, and you’ll hear a deeper truth: A mission survives on the everyday generosity that shows up consistently. Monthly gifts,...
Most donors meet a nonprofit for the first time in small, familiar ways:A gala ticket.A Giving Tuesday gift.A year-end donation prompted by a friend or a Facebook post. These moments matter — they’re the doorway.But the true power of generosity lives beyond that...
What is the most meaningful gift you can give?In Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the answer often begins quietly—a meal shared, a child encouraged, a door opened when the world felt closed. These aren’t abstract outcomes—they’re the living proof of what happens when...
When someone gives from the heart, the thank-you letter that follows isn’t just a formality — it’s a moment of connection. It tells your donor, “We see your generosity. We value your trust. And we’re committed to honoring your gift with integrity.” But acknowledgment...
