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03/25/2026

🧠 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲.

We’ve all heard 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙧𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣.
But in today’s workplace? To err is AI.

Artificial Intelligence behaves less like a seasoned professional and more like a junior employee—fast, confident, and still learning. That means its output can be helpful, but it always needs guidance, context, and review.

In our latest article, 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, we explore how organizations can onboard AI intentionally—so it supports the mission without putting trust, accuracy, or credibility at risk.
AI can be a powerful addition to your team—when it’s trained like one.

👉 Read the full article here: https://conta.cc/3Pr0emd

03/18/2026

Donors decide whether to read your mail in seconds. ⏳

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

Learn how smart visual choices help mail get noticed and drive response.

👉 https://conta.cc/4bLZbpz

03/12/2026

Ready to go beyond the ask? Learn how virtual events can transform donor stewardship and drive more meaningful fundraising

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Written by Lauren Beale Go Beyond the Ask by Using Virtual Events as a Powerful Tool in Your Stewardship Fundraising Strategy Virtual events are no longer a temporary solution from the pandemic era; they have become a durable component of effective nonprofit strategy. While many organizations view v

03/11/2026

If retention is the goal, stewardship has to show up all year—𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩.

Virtual events make consistent donor care more scalable ⚖️—reducing barriers like travel and cost while expanding access. Use impact updates, educational webinars, and appreciation moments to build the kind of connection that lasts.

🔎 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 that help deepen relationships and improve retention

Read the full article: https://conta.cc/4sAr75h 👉

03/04/2026

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜?

Strong donor stewardship helps nonprofits retain supporters, deepen relationships, and fuel long-term fundraising success 💙. Intentional donor care turns one-time gifts into lasting impact.

💡 Find out why stewardship is essential to donor retention and sustainable fundraising: 🔗 https://conta.cc/4sgOG32

02/27/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 📨 Get the most relevant fundraising tips and tricks the second we post them.

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02/25/2026

Most of us were taught in school to avoid using ‘because’ when we write…
𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙚𝙨? 🤔

In fundraising, 'because' does more than explain—it connects. 🤝

💌 It gives donors a reason to care, act, and feel confident their gift matters.

👉 Read how one small word can make a big difference in your fundraising: https://conta.cc/4cN77rz

02/18/2026

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙤 𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡”

🌱 Stewardship and cultivation: similar, but far from the same.

Our newest blog breaks down the difference—and shows how nonprofits can excel at both using a smart multichannel strategy 💌
(direct mail, telemarketing, digital & more).

Read the full article here 🔗 https://conta.cc/4qCLNsh

02/11/2026

💌 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩: 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 💌

Your donors deserve more than a standard thank-you letter. 💡

From handwritten notes and personalized videos to behind-the-scenes access and thoughtful tokens, small creative touches can make a big impact on donor relationships.

✨ Ready to go beyond “thanks” and start building lasting connections?

👉 Read more and get inspired—click through for creative ideas your donors will remember: https://conta.cc/4bHXSbK

02/04/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

Strengthening donor relationships starts long after the first gift. 💌

📣 Our new blog explores why donor stewardship is essential for nonprofit success—from boosting retention to inspiring upgrades and even planned gifts.

If you want deeper engagement and stronger donor loyalty, this is a must read.

Read the full article here 👉 https://conta.cc/3MnjTST

And if you’d like guidance building a stronger stewardship strategy, connect with an IDM fundraising expert today.

01/14/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨✨✨
𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙨 7 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨

Keep donor momentum strong after Year‑End giving with digital renewals that mirror the warmth of direct mail. 💌

Personalized outreach, timely reminders, mobile‑first pages, and recurring prompts all work together to strengthen loyalty and boost retention. 🔁❤️

👉 Read the full article on our website: https://conta.cc/3Zd8GXK

01/08/2026

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 🙊
But a privilege that sparks engagement and lasting impact.

🔗‍️ Read the full article and see how donor engagement can transform your organization's impact: https://conta.cc/4qhCGOo

Empowering your mission and donors—fundraising is not a dirty word, but a privilege that sparks engagement and lasting impact.