February 17, 2026
TL;DR: – Start with your three- to five-year strategic priorities and map your budget directly to those goals. – Forecast revenue across all funding streams using conservative, baseline, and optimistic...
TL;DR: – Annual giving provides steady, predictable revenue that funds your day-to-day mission. – Major gifts are large, relationship-driven donations that power big initiatives like capital campaigns or new programs....
TL;DR: – Use AI to save time on repetitive tasks like drafts, social posting, and SEO research. – Build audience personas with AI to tailor content to each supporter segment....
TL;DR – Launch a skills bank so professionals can donate their expertise in a structured way. – Create item wish lists tied to specific campaigns to ensure you get what...
TL;DR – Use AI to automate repetitive tasks like scheduling, data entry, and report generation so staff can focus on strategy. – AI strengthens fundraising outreach through predictive analytics, donor...
February 16, 2026
TL;DR– Track real outcomes (job placements, long-term retention), not vanity metrics (resumes created). – Use giving history and CRM segments to align your data with each donor’s values. – Build...
