Blackbaud, Convio, Network for Good) report that 45% – 50% of the online donations they process by total dollar amount take place between October and December. Network for Good says that a third of the total dollar value and a quarter of the total number of donations occur in December alone. Tags: Fundraising MORE >>

This is typically an odd time for fundraisers: we’re stuck between the sense that everyone is celebrating a holiday and the reality that a large percentage of gifts are yet to come in. What theme will you use in your fundraising letters next year? c) The Fundraising Coach, LLC. But in reality, that week will be quite slow. MORE >>

In 2010 Network for Good has taken a crack at the five trends (with an online spin, of course) we've seen and anticipate will affect your fundraising in the months to come. What this means for you: Your nonprofit needs to make recurring giving a priority in your online fundraising strategy -- not a footnote. and grow your donor base. MORE >>

Multi-channel fundraising.  Some have a long history of successful direct mail programs, but little to speak of in the way of Internet fundraising.  Or maybe there’s an Internet fundraising program — but it’s entirely separate from and unique to the direct mail program. Tags: Fundraising Best Practices Paul, Minnesota. MORE >>

If nothing else, email an ask the last few days of December. This is one of those stats that’s tough-to-believe, but true: Of all the gifts Network for Good processes over the course of the year, 22% comes in on the last two days of December. Email Fundraising Checklist. What might some of those small upgrades be? MORE >>