Leadership & Vision

Nonprofit leaders are grappling with a complicated and rapidly changing labor market, higher expectations from supporters, inflationary pressures, and ever-changing and increasing community needs. See the stats from DickersonBakker.

Common knowledge says that a match is a prime opportunity to boost giving and meet your fundraising goals. But here’s a wild idea: What if you used your next match to run a subscriber referral incentive program?

Fundraisers wear so, so many hats and have so, so many skills—but the paychecks rarely reflect that heavy load. If you find yourself pondering what your experience is worth, check out this breakdown of a fundraiser’s true value.

Today, nonprofits that retained employees during the pandemic can still qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). In other words, you could be getting an influx of funding—but time is running out.

Nonprofits aren’t exactly known for having expansive budgets, so you need to be able to trust your fundraising platform (or, really, any of your software providers) to maintain affordable, transparent pricing. Can you?

EOS could be your next step to success. What does it look like when nonprofits implement EOS? From our vantage point, it’s more impact, greater focus, and less stress. Take a deep breath and get ready for a transformation.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking to improve consumer protections with some new rules—rules that could impact recurring donations. Take a look with us.

Gone are the days when the technology was relegated to sci-fi, a mix of helpful and harmful humanoids. So, let’s take a look at the cold, hard facts to determine what AI means for the warm, well-intentioned nonprofit industry.

In case you hadn’t heard, your brand is what differentiates you. And because of that, it’s one of a kind. So, how does that special unicorn stay special when you introduce AI into the equation? We have some ideas.

When it comes to growth statistics, how can we contextualize these numbers in a way that makes sense and showcases their true value? And also is kind of fun? To stay true to Funraise’s funroots, here are some different ways to look at those same ol’ digits.

In all the AI hubbub, it’s hard to keep track of what’s accurate and what’s relevant. So, today, we want to zero in on a subset of AI that’s useful, accessible, and not at all scary: machine learning, also known as ML.

AI can do a lot of things these days, but what can AI do when it comes to data—and what are its limitations? We’ve got your go-to guide on AI platforms and nonprofit data right here.

Salsa Labs was purchased by Bonterra. Bonterra is deciding whether to sunset Salsa Labs. Therefore, it’s time to switch from Salsa donor management and fundraising tools. Let’s take a sunset stroll as we discuss your post-Salsa options. Join us!

"Changing the way you view technology will radically change your organization’s growth trajectory." Jenny Flack, Funraise VP of Sales, explains how Funraise's technology is an investment in your impact.

To answer all your burning questions about generative AI, we gathered the principal contributors to Funraise's AppealAI feature: Jason Swenski, Funraise CTO, Tony Sasso, Funraise CPO, and ChatGPT, AI content contributor.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses what social fundraising is and what it is not.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses the moment to turn your focus from major donors to household donors.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses investing in a young donor program.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses post-pandemic trends in fundraising.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses the problem with nonprofit job postings.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses how to take a high-performing nonprofit to the next level.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses moving past the stigma of the Overhead Myth.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses the 100% model charities adopt.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses why your nonprofit should build up financial reserves.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses why nonprofits shouldn't pay platform fees—and what Funraise is doing about it.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO gives the reasons behind Funraise's new donor portal mobile app for nonprofits. Giving by Funraise is an easy-to-use mobile app for donors to view and manage their donations.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses year-end fundraising in 2020 and nonprofit fundraising in 2021.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, talks about the decision to make Funraise free for all nonprofits.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses the direction of nonprofit fundraising in 2021.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, co-founder, and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser, provides insights on how nonprofits can pivot their end-of-year galas.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses why nonprofits need to create a culture of cybersecurity.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, co-founder, and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser, provides insights on how to preserve donor trust.

How will you make up for lost event revenue from COVID-19 cancellations? Justin Wheeler talks peer-to-peer fundraising strategies that could more than make up the difference.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, co-founder, and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser, provides insights on the importance of data.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses why nonprofits must invest in their infrastructure.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses diversifying revenue streams.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses competition in the nonprofit space.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses digital fundraising.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses leveraging the network effect.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses leveraging the network effect.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses social fundraising.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses why he started Funraise.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses donor generosity during distasterous times.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses weathering the COVID-19 storm.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses charity streaming with Twitch Diversity and Charity Program Manager, Alyssa Sweetman.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses charity streaming with Twitch Diversity and Charity Program Manager, Alyssa Sweetman.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses nonprofits direct mail strategy.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses a nonprofit's competitive advantage.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Tyler Riewer, Brand Content Lead at charity: water to discuss starting a recurring donor program.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with World Champion Auctioneer, Bobby D. Ehlert, to discuss achieving the Golden Goosebump Moment.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) CEO, Jason Docton, to discuss Force Multipliers.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Erin Chidsey to discuss how much you should tell your Board.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) CEO, Jason Docton, to discuss Livestream Fundraising on Twitch.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) CEO, Jason Docton, to discuss Livestream Fundraising.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, discusses automating the discovery of major donors.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) CEO, Jason Docton, to discuss Livestream Fundraising.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Tyler Riewer, Brand Content Lead at charity: water to discuss if donors are testing your nonprofit.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise CEO and Angelina Pavone, Funraise Director of Customer Success discuss the power of text-engagement fundraising with CauseMic CEO, Matt Scott.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Tyler Riewer, Brand Content Lead at charity: water to discuss how everyone is a fundraiser.

Funraise CEO, Justin Wheeler, sits with Erin Chidsey to discuss the decisions that a nonprofit's board should make.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, co-founder, and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser, discusses text engagement strategy.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, co-founder, and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser, discusses the impact of young donors.

Justin Wheeler, Funraise's CEO, co-founder, and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser, provides insights on your return on donation.