MissionWired Expands With Acquisition of BWF
MissionWired, a nonprofit fundraising consultancy backed by Stone‑Goff Partners, has acquired BWF, a provider of donor engagement and analytics solutions. BWF will merge with Zuri Group to form BWF Zuri, delivering end‑to‑end fundraising strategy, data, and technology services. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, but the move underscores a broader consolidation trend in the philanthropy technology space. Executives highlighted the combination’s ability to enhance prospect identification, donor cultivation, and data‑driven outcomes for clients.
Report: Strategic Marketing Boosts DAF Returns
Donor‑advised funds (DAFs) surged to $327.87 billion in FY 2024, a 27.9% jump, while contributions reached a record $90.57 billion, up 38.6% year‑over‑year. A new 54‑page report by Chariot and K2D Strategies shows that two‑thirds of DAF gifts are under $1,000, prompting nonprofits...
Outshine AI: How to Make Your Proposal Clear, Compelling, and Human
AI tools are increasingly infiltrating grant writing, prompting reviewers to flag proposals that sound overly generic. As applicants lean on large‑language models, panels worry about originality and depth, risking lower scores for AI‑heavy submissions. The article outlines five practical tactics—strong...
Study: Stress, Drained Coffers Threaten NPO Programs
The Center of Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2026 report, based on a survey of 380 U.S. nonprofit leaders, reveals a sector under severe strain. Seventy‑three percent say demand for services has surged while 90 percent report personal burnout, and...
Venkatesan New CEO At Momentive Software
Ravi Venkatesan has been appointed chief executive officer of Momentome Software, a nonprofit‑focused technology platform based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and will retain his seat on the board. He succeeds interim CEO Dustin Radtke, who will transition to chief AI...
AI Generated Info Not Swaying Some Donors
The Give.org Donor Trust Report 2026, based on a December 2025 survey of 1,500 U.S. adults, finds AI‑generated summaries influence only 7% of donors, while 27.9% would give more if directly asked. Openness to solicitation rose to 42.1%, the second‑highest...
Government Cuts Are Testing Nonprofits, Creating New Opportunity
Government cuts are tightening public budgets while demand for social services surges, leaving more than a third of nonprofits ending 2025 with operating deficits and over half with fewer than three months of cash on hand. At the same time,...
AFP Developing Guidelines For Fundraising Platforms After High Profile Problems
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) issued a set of five guidelines for online fundraising platforms after the Flipcause bankruptcy and state investigations into GoFundMe’s handling of charity pages. The considerations focus on fee transparency, discoverability, responsible data use, fund...
Higher Ed Rules, Healthcare Sags When It Comes To Major Gifts
The 2025 10M+ Gifts Report shows higher education dominated major philanthropy, capturing 71 percent of donations over $10 million—about $10 billion, the highest share since 2018. Healthcare nonprofits fell to $1.7 billion, the first sub‑$2 billion year since 2020, while arts funding normalized at 5 percent. Planned...
VeraData Acquires Avalon Consulting
VeraData Holdings announced the acquisition of Washington, D.C.-based Avalon Consulting, though financial terms were not disclosed. The deal adds a nonprofit fundraising agency that has operated independently since 1997 to VeraData’s expanding portfolio, which already includes Faircom New York and...
5 Key Cybersecurity And AI Risk Considerations
The NonProfit Times outlines five cybersecurity and AI risk considerations for nonprofit leaders as AI adoption surges—92% of nonprofits now use AI tools, yet 47% lack a formal governance policy. The article stresses that AI strategy is a leadership decision,...
Microsoft Opens Applications For Changemakers Fellowships
Microsoft has launched the Elevate for Changemakers program, offering nonprofit leaders AI credentials, training, and a global fellowship. The initiative includes a LinkedIn‑backed AI for Nonprofits certificate, live and on‑demand skill modules, and a Changemaker Fellowship backed by Microsoft, EY,...
Building Belonging: Technology Enhances Human Connection
Fundraising organizations are turning to technology to deepen donor and staff belonging. By automating routine tasks, streamlining payments, and enabling personalized communications, digital platforms free teams to focus on human connection. Professional associations are expanding online learning communities that unite...
Short Videos Inspire Donors, Drive Results
Short-form video has become a must‑have tool for nonprofit fundraising, delivering roughly 2.5 times more engagement than longer content. Platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts let organizations showcase impact in under‑minute clips, overcoming the sector’s modest 0.6 % average...
The Donor Shift: Rethinking Acquisition
Fundraisers face rising acquisition costs, tighter privacy rules, and a crowded digital landscape, leading to a steady decline in new donor numbers. Research presented by Kimberley Blease shows that donor expectations now vary across five generations, demanding more relevance, trust,...