Emergencies on a local, regional and international scale often underscore humanity’s altruistic nature, as many people are eager to offer aid through financial means. Recent natural disasters like the California wildfires have demonstrated that organizations dedicated to providing relief efforts often experience a surge in the number and size of gifts during headline crises. This case study of two nonprofit organizations — Humane World for Animals and Doctors Without Borders — provides insights for other prospect development professionals on navigating a surge of emergency-driven prospects at their own organizations.
In the increasingly competitive world of fundraising, nonprofit professionals are constantly searching for ways to maximize the impact of their efforts. This article from Kyle Curry and McCurdy Williams of Windfall explores the value of using wealth screening data to build a strategic, data-driven fundraising plan to help you engage the right donors at the right time, with the right ask.
Every March, Apra celebrates the vital contributions of prospect development professionals during Prospect Development Pride Month. But despite our professional community driving nonprofit successes, many organizations struggle to fund professional development. Learn how the Apra Foundation is working to bridge this gap — and how you can help support this mission.