Copley Raff-Donor Abacus-Arreva Partnership
Copley Raff and Donor AbacusTM are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Arreva as members of the Arreva Certified Partner Program. We selected Arreva’s ExceedFurther because it’s the only fully integrated and automated, all-in-one solution for online fundraising, donor relationship management, healthcare hospitality, and auction software, all in one unified database. ExceedFurther equips nonprofits with powerful tools to manage ...
To Launch a Campaign or Not… Let’s Keep It Simple
Reaching the decision to undertake a campaign and setting a working goal is arguably the hardest and most fraught time in the campaign process. I want to help you keep the decision-making process simple and grounded in empirical evidence. By using two tools I have developed through my experience of over 40 years in the advancement business, you can move ...
Nonprofits Offer Leading Economic Indicators of Downturn
I remember the great recession of 2008+. A quirky indicator, seen in retrospect, was the rapid shrinking of waiting lists to join golf clubs across the country. Go figure. Now, with accurate federal government reporting of economic indicators in jeopardy, we need other indicators that are closer to the street and are easy to understand. I don't know if organizations ...
The Big Beautiful Bill Just Made 90% More Americans Care About Tax Deductions (And That’s Great for Nonprofits)
Remember when your accountant used to ask if you itemized deductions, and you'd stare blankly before mumbling something about "just doing the standard thing"? Well, congratulations—you were part of the 90% club. And thanks to the newly signed "Big Beautiful Bill" (yes, that's the actual name), your charitable giving is about to get a lot more interesting. From Tax Exile ...
Why Your Nonprofit Needs Expert Fundraising Guidance Now More Than Ever
The nonprofit landscape has fundamentally shifted. With federal funding cuts looming, donor pools shrinking faster than ever, and economic uncertainty affecting giving patterns, organizations can no longer afford to rely on fundraising strategies based on legacy thinking. The Harsh Reality Today's fundraising environment presents unprecedented challenges. Only half of American households now contribute to nonprofits—down from two-thirds just 20 years ...
The 40% rule your campaign consultant may not tell you about
40% of your campaign goal must be achievable from your top 30-40 donors or your campaign will fail faster than a chocolate teapot. This fundraising principle has predicted campaign success or failure for decades, yet most organizations launch campaigns with the planning equivalent of crossing their fingers and making a wish. Here’s how to determine if you’re truly campaign-ready or ...
