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Material Event filed 2026-05-13

I’ve spent years talking to nonprofit leaders about fundraising. I’ve sat in boardrooms, walked through strategy sessions, and heard firsthand what works—and what doesn’t. But a few weeks ago, I got a completely different perspective. I was on the auction floor—not as a vendor or software executive, but as a volunteer and co-chair of my […] The post From the Auction Floor: What One Night Taught Me About Fundraising, Technology, and the Power of Going All In appeared first on Bloomerang .

A Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion piece published last week laid out a reasonable position on online giving platforms. The authors, leaders from Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), GivingTuesday, and The Nonprofit Alliance, argued that the sector needs self-regulatory standards, not legislation. They worried, reasonably, that sweeping state laws and mandatory opt-in requirements could cut off […] The post Accountability Means Consequences. It’s Time the Nonprofit Sector Acted Like It. appeared first on Bloomerang .

Proxy Statement filed 2026-04-30

Most nonprofit CRM failures stem from poor adoption and unclear roles—not from the technology itself. This playbook gives you a concrete 90-day CRM change management plan broken into three 30-day phases: Alignment & Audit, Build & Configure, and Launch & Adoption. Responsibilities are mapped to real nonprofit roles, and the framework is designed for organizations […] The post CRM Change Management: A 90-Day Rollout Playbook for Nonprofit Teams appeared first on Bloomerang .

Here’s a truth most development directors don’t want to admit out loud: Your donor base is quietly shrinking. Not because you’re doing bad work. Not because your mission isn’t compelling. Not because your fundraising team isn’t trying. But because donors are human. They retire. They relocate. They redirect their giving. They get distracted by grandkids. […] The post The Importance of Building a Donor Pipeline Before You Need It appeared first on Bloomerang .

Most nonprofit leaders know the scene. You’re sitting in a board meeting watching the same three people carry the conversation while two members scroll their phones, one asks a question already answered in the pre-read materials, and another slips out early because “something came up.” The meeting ends politely. No one throws a chair. But […] The post Your Board Isn’t Working: Why a Board Retreat Might Be the Best Investment Your Nonprofit Makes This Year appeared first on Bloomerang .

Dear Charity Clairity, We’re planning a fundraising event and want to make sure it actually raises money — not just attendance or awareness. We keep seeing so many different “fundraising event ideas,” but we’re not sure how to choose the right one or what really matters most in making an event successful. What actually makes […] The post How to Plan a Fundraising Event That Actually Raises Money appeared first on Bloomerang .

Spring is the season when many nonprofits turn their attention to events. The year-end fundraising rush is behind you. The weather improves. Calendars open up. If you’re searching for fundraising event ideas this spring, you’ll find no shortage of lists. Walks. Galas. Auctions. Picnics. Workshops. Online challenges. The problem isn’t the lack of ideas. It’s […] The post Fundraising Event Strategies That Actually Work: How to Raise More Money This Spring (and Beyond) appeared first on Bloomerang .

What is a nonprofit database admin in 2026? A nonprofit database admin is the person who owns and manages your organization’s customer relationship management system—the central hub for all your data on donors, volunteers, members, and event attendees. You’ll find this role at organizations with annual budgets under $10 million, though titles vary widely: Development […] The post Guide to CRM Tools Database Admins Need: Dashboards, Reports, Automations, & More appeared first on Bloomerang .

A lack of passion isn’t what holds most nonprofits back. Nonprofits are working harder than ever—yet revenue growth remains inconsistent. The issue isn’t effort. It’s hidden friction inside fundraising systems that quietly limit growth. Many nonprofits face the same patterns: low first-time donor retention, stagnant gift sizes, underperforming recurring programs, and technology that slows teams […] The post The 5 Silent “Revenue Killers” Stalling Your Mission—And How to Fix Them appeared first on Bloomerang .