When most development professionals think of fundraising sources, they primarily list individual donors and grants. But there's another revenue source--corporate giving! Though it only adds up to a small fraction of fundraising efforts, receiving corporate gifts can also bring other benefits!

According to Giving USA and other sources, corporate giving is on the rise, motivated by a mix of altruism and a desire to attract employees that value working for socially responsible companies. Nonprofits can undoubtedly take advantage of this trend to increase funding and even create great partnerships.

Tracking and using the right data to assess the performance of your fundraising strategies is essential for all development professionals. To improve your donor care, build relationships, boost your retention rate, and raise more money, you need to understand your donors!

Fortunately, with the correct data, you can get a good grasp of donor behavior and measure the success of your fundraising efforts. The key is to know which data points to pay attention to. Have no fear. We gathered the top metrics every nonprofit should track to understand your donors, care for them well, and ensure you’re getting the most out of your fundraising.

As a development professional, you probably need some quick fundraising ideas from time to time to get the ball rolling, spark some ideas, or just fill in a gap. Or perhaps you’re looking for some fresh new ideas to engage your supporters.

Whether you’re looking for in-person or virtual event options, we rounded up seven creative fundraising ideas to get you started or fill in those little gaps in your fundraising calendar!

The United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day on August 17 each year to recognize and honor the positive impact nonprofits have on communities and causes around the world. While it might not be as popular as Giving Tuesday, National Nonprofit Day is an excellent opportunity to highlight charitable organizations' valuable work. It's also a chance to give credit to the countless staff and volunteers that work tirelessly to improve our communities and champion essential causes.

If you've never celebrated National Nonprofit Day before, have no fear! We've rounded up some great ways you can acknowledge the positive impacts nonprofits have worldwide and inspire people to get involved!

Donor incentives are simultaneously popular and controversial in the nonprofit world. Many reputable nonprofits and charities use them as a fundraising strategy. Yet, experts seem to have mixed opinions about their effectiveness and strategic benefits overall.

Have no fear. Whether you’re considering adding donor incentives to your fundraising strategy for the first time or you’d like to upgrade existing donor incentive strategies, we’ve gathered opinions, insights, and tips from industry experts to help you choose the best approach for your organization.