In November 2024, Bloomerang conducted a survey of 380 fund-raisers and 1,000 donors to examine the factors that drive donor retention. The findings revealed key insights into the challenges fund-raisers face and how nonprofits can improve their relationships with donors…

I was in the field of education for a long time. There has been, through the decades, lots of research about best practices in education. What tends to work best in teaching reading, phonics or sight words? Does a strong principal (head of school) really matter in student academic achievement? …

Infrastructure within an organization is as important as the foundation on a home. If it is not strong, one will, at this point, experience problems. In the J.F. Smith Group, a strong process-based infrastructure emphasizes process, efficiency and effectiveness, which drives a successful capital campaign…

In the world of fund-raising, the written word plays a crucial role in conveying a nonprofit's mission, inspiring action, and building lasting relationships with donors. Whether through letters, emails, grant proposals, or social media posts, written communication serves as a bridge between organizations and their supporters…