What if one of the best things you could do as a fundraiser was open a Donor Advised Fund yourself? In her upcoming AFP Global Advancing Philanthropy article, Sari McConnell explores why DAFs are no longer reserved for high-net-worth donors and why fundraisers have an opportunity to become stronger Generosity Guides™ by understanding how donors give strategically. Enjoy this exclusive preview of Sari’s upcoming article, available in full this fall. The Democratization of DAFs Donor Advised...

We were so wowed by the perspectives of Matthew Easterwood and Daa'iyah Rahman, originally published in AFP Global's Advancing Philanthropy magazine, The Future of Philanthropy Is Intersectional: Leading with Inclusion for Maximum Impact, that we wanted to share their voices with the Donor Boom community. This article challenges nonprofit leaders to move beyond performative DEI efforts and build fundraising strategies rooted in trust, belonging, and lived experience. Their thought-provoking...

If you want to know how to engage your nonprofit board in fundraising, start with three words: Revenue. Growth. Strategy. Notice what’s missing? The word ‘fundraising.’ And no, that’s not a mistake! This simple shift in language can completely change how your board participates in conversations about your organization’s financial future. Drop the ‘Fundraising’ from ‘Board Fundraising’…initially You know that scene from the movie ‘The Social Network’? Justin Timberlake delivers the famous...