Digital Strategies to Drive Sustainable Fundraising Growth with Matt Lombardi
How smart digital engagement drives donor action, retention, and recurring giving. A practical conversation with Matt Lombardi.
December 16, 2025
How smart digital engagement drives donor action, retention, and recurring giving. A practical conversation with Matt Lombardi.
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Several years ago, I sat with a development director late one evening. The office was mostly dark. A handful of desk lamps glowed in an open floor plan that had
Arkansas Children’s Foundation, one of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., raises over $40 million annually to advance its mission of making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
This time of year, every donation counts and every hour matters. For fundraising leaders managing year-end campaigns, the pressure is real. Every minute spent on manual work is time not
Learn how Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool help nonprofits turn real impact data into stories that deepen donor trust and grow generosity.
Nonprofit leader Ian Adair shares ways to fight burnout, build healthy cultures, and lead with vulnerability so your team can thrive for the long haul.
When it comes to building a thriving nonprofit, focusing solely on one-time donations can only go so far. New donor acquisition is expensive and it doesn’t offer predictability. This is
New donor acquisition is an essential building block for every nonprofit. While donor retention is more cost-effective, every organization faces natural attrition, making new donor acquisition vital for sustaining and
In the world of fundraising, building a balanced donor portfolio is similar to managing a diversified financial portfolio. Just as financial investors spread their assets across different areas to minimize
At its core, recurring monthly giving is a way to ensure donor retention by creating a predictable and sustainable revenue stream. In today’s world, where subscriptions are a part of
It’s easy to think that more donors equals more donations when you’re in the throws of fundraising. While acquiring new supporters is always a win, one of the best ways
In fundraising, the size of your average gift amount is more than just a number. This metric can tell you a lot about your donors’ capacity to give. Average gift
When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, donor retention is a powerful metric that deserves every fundraiser’s attention. It is a key indicator of nonprofit health. This metric represents the number
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a far-off concept—it’s a transformative force revolutionizing how work gets done, including in the nonprofit sector. While AI may seem complex, its everyday
As we wrap up 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the past year’s successes, challenges, and lessons while looking ahead to 2025. We connected with many of our
As the year draws to a close, you are right in the middle of one of the busiest fundraising seasons of the year. It’s a time to double down on
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