Our August Leadership Lab invited discussion of today’s fundraising landscape, and pretty quickly all four cohorts diagnosed a period of intense economic and operational pressure and a K-shaped revenue landscape: while high-wealth giving through sophisticated third-party vehicles is surging, we are seeing a continued and concerning decline in everyday, lower-dollar givers.
Twenty-five years ago, the day-to-day responsibilities of the heads of development teams looked different than they do today. The ecosystem was more contained, and lines of accountability were clear. That same role now orchestrates 30, 50, sometimes 100+ people across internal and external teams, technology platforms, and volunteer networks. The fundraising function hasn't just grown, it's been fundamentally disaggregated.
Navigating the RFP process is easier thanks to our expert ADRFCO Council Member volunteers who developed a comprehensive guide to help you make smarter, more strategic vendor selection decisions. This practical resource includes pre-RFP assessment questions, sample RFI templates, objective evaluation scorecards, NDAs, and communication frameworks—tools these industry leaders use in their own daily work. Created by volunteers from leading agencies, this guide reflects TNPA's commitment to empowering our 2,600+ members with high-level resources that solve real-world challenges.
Conferences can feel like a firehose of information. That’s why I always give myself one goal: walk away with three or four actionable insights to make the investment of time and brainpower worth it. The 3rd Annual Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium, hosted by DMAW and The Nonprofit Alliance in March of this year, exceeded my expectations!
The tax and spending legislation signed into law on July 4 will reshape charitable giving incentives across donor segments. This analysis examines how these changes will affect different donor groups and offers strategic guidance for nonprofit leaders navigating this evolving landscape for year-end fundraising and long-term planning beyond 2025.
Over the past few years, there’s been a slow rollout of the most recent updates: PCI DSS 4.0. By March 31, 2025, they will be mandatory, and nonprofits must comply with the new regulations.
Are you relying on the same core supporters year after year? It may feel safe, but comfort can be dangerous when the world constantly changes…
In every fundraising communication we send, we remind our donors that their gifts make possible all that we do. For Marilyn Turner, Director of Development,…
When it comes to keeping tabs on donor response to direct marketing fundraising campaigns, there’s no better resource than the collective expertise of TNPA’s ADRFCO Council, the fundraising…
DEI goals require serious commitment across the entire organization. We acknowledge that many nonprofits are in-process with this—and fundraising is an important vector for communicating…
