The KFG blog: practical fundraising advice.
Short, practical posts on donor calls, year-end giving, retention and the rules that apply to fundraising outreach.
From the blog.
Only 11% of last year's new donors have given again: how to get the second gift by Dec. 31
The latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project report shows new retained donors down 9.5%. Here's a practical year-end checklist for turning 2025's first-time donors into repeat givers before Dec. 31.
Read moreThe 2026 charitable deduction changes: what to tell donors
Non-itemizers can now deduct up to $1,000 in cash gifts, itemizers face a new 0.5% floor, and the Dec. 31 deadline still applies. Here's how to explain the changes to donors.
Read moreLooking for longer reads? See our fundraising guides.
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Read moreNew donor acquisition
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Read moreCorporate sponsorship outreach
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Read moreMembership renewal
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Read moreNon-dues revenue
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Read moreEvent calling
Fill galas and donor events, then follow up with guests.
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