Kensington Fundraising Group blog https://www.kensingtonfundraising.com/blog.html Practical fundraising advice for nonprofits and associations. en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500 Only 11% of last year's new donors have given again: how to get the second gift by Dec. 31https://www.kensingtonfundraising.com/blog/second-gift-new-donor-retention.htmlhttps://www.kensingtonfundraising.com/blog/second-gift-new-donor-retention.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500Donor retentionFEP data shows only 11.3% of donors acquired in 2025 had given again by midyear. A year-end plan to thank first-time donors and earn a second gift. The 2026 charitable deduction changes: what to tell donorshttps://www.kensingtonfundraising.com/blog/2026-charitable-deduction-changes.htmlhttps://www.kensingtonfundraising.com/blog/2026-charitable-deduction-changes.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500Donor communicationsStarting in 2026, non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000 in cash gifts while itemizers face a 0.5% floor. How to explain the changes at year-end.