By: Lexi Cramer Director of Operations & Client Services One of the biggest misconceptions in fundraising is that securing a major...
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Fundraising Resources To Help You Raise More
This resource breaks down how three popular AI tools, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, can support your everyday fundraising work. Built around practical, real-world use cases, it’s designed to help you understand which AI tool is best for thinking through ideas, writing, and researching so you can choose the right tool for the task.
Giving USA 2026 provides a comprehensive look at charitable giving across the United States in 2025. The report highlights the trends, sources, and recipients shaping today's philanthropic landscape and offers valuable insights for nonprofit leaders, donors, and community organizations alike. Download our snapshot to explore the key findings at-a-glance.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of every nonprofit, but keeping them engaged takes intention. This free Cramer Collection resource offers strategies for recruiting, onboarding, and stewarding volunteers in ways that move them from one-time helpers to lifelong champions of your mission. Download the resource to get started..
This resource outlines eight proven ways to steward donors with transparency, consistency, and care. Built from what we see working every day, it’s designed to help you deepen trust and strengthen long-term support.
This resource shares practical approaches to thinking more intentionally about fundraising events and the relationships that begin there. Grounded in what we see working in practice, it’s designed to help you turn event participation into meaningful, ongoing engagement.
According to Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2024, total giving reached record levels in 2024 at $592.50 billion. This represents a new all-time high and a 6.3% increase from the previous year (or 3.3% when adjusted for inflation). Download our snapshot to review the key insights at-a-glance.
Whether you already have a plan in place for your end-of-year appeal and #GivingTuesday, or you need some inspiration, Cramer is here to help. This checklist will provide you with nine action steps for your end-of-year or #GivingTuesday appeal.
We’ve identified some Campaign Readiness questions to ask yourself about your organization. These questions will guide your organization so that by the time the need for a campaign becomes clear, you can rise to the challenge.
Developing relationships in corporate philanthropy is crucial, and it all starts with a first meeting. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Prepare by downloading our checklist.
