When is the best time to assess your fundraising productivity? Best answer: frequently. If you’re not assessing fundraising productivity, maybe it’s because you don’t know how to measure it. So this blog is all about how and what to measure and report. Because metrics are just a bunch of numbers floating around if you don’t, […]| Bristol Strategy Group
Let’s be real: Grant funding is a lifesaver, but securing it can be exhausting. Finding and applying for grants can drain your team’s time, energy, and morale—especially if you’re chasing after the wrong ones. You might be thinking, “Doesn’t all that resource drain defeat the purpose?” And you’re right. Grants are supposed to fuel your […]| Bristol Strategy Group
Fundraising is hard.We make it easier. Are you the leader of a nonprofit or social-good organization, struggling to find donors or funders likely to give again and again? Do you feel like you are on a fundraising treadmill and going nowhere? Discover how our tailored Leaky Bucket Assessments, development planning, and comprehensive KPI systems can […]| Bristol Strategy Group
Nonprofit fundraising isn’t a solo job; it’s a team effort. If you want to improve your revenue generation, start with improving your fundraising team.| Bristol Strategy Group
Nonprofit board members fulfill various financial duties that support an organization’s ability to fund its goals. Learn more about those duties in this guide.| Bristol Strategy Group
A 2025 fundraising study by OneCause found that 96% of organizations surveyed held at least one online fundraiser in 2024, and 55% of nonprofits reported generating 21% or more of their annual operating revenue through online and event fundraising. For many organizations, having an online fundraising strategy can mean the difference between reaching potential donors no matter where they […] The post 4 Steps to Build A Nonprofit Online Fundraising Strategy appeared first on Bristol Strat...| Bristol Strategy Group
A new and improved way to analyze your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity. How often do you evaluate your fundraising team’s ability to raise predictable, consistent income and growth? Our Leaky Bucket assessments reveal how well your fundraising team comes together to accomplish your organization’s goals. Leaky Bucket Lite Are you a fundraiser, a manager, or an […]| Bristol Strategy Group
Why do you need an Ideal Donor Profile? Because if you don't have one, you could be wasting scarce, precious time chasing the wrong prospects.| Bristol Strategy Group
The holiday season is a magical time of year—and a prime opportunity for your nonprofit to connect with supporters, celebrate your mission, and raise vital funds. Whether you’re hosting a festive gala, a virtual holiday auction, or a community-focused winter festival, a well-planned holiday event can strengthen relationships with donors and generate critical support for […] The post Holiday Event Planning: 6 Tips + Ideas for Success appeared first on Bristol Strategy Group.| Bristol Strategy Group
When it comes to email management, do not use me as your model. I’m the worst. My inbox always has thousands of unopened and unread emails in it. Which, of course, means I might miss yours (sorry in advance). But once in a while, an email comes along that just might change your life. Or […]| Bristol Strategy Group
When planning your fundraising strategy, it can be difficult to know where to start. What type of campaigns should you run? Who should be involved? How will you promote them? Goals provide direction to your fundraising efforts and allow you to easily assess your progress so you can continuously improve your approach over time. But […] The post How to Set Realistic Fundraising Goals: 4 Best Practices appeared first on Bristol Strategy Group.| Bristol Strategy Group
Driving donor engagement online doesn’t begin and end with your nonprofit’s web design. In addition to prioritizing user experience and brand consistency, the top nonprofit websites thoughtfully consider their audience’s preferences by offering various donation options to suit donors’ needs and interests. Studies have shown that 97% of donors want flexibility in where and how […] The post Expanding Your Nonprofit Website’s Donation Options: 4 Tips appeared first on Bristol Strat...| Bristol Strategy Group
Everything I ever wanted to know about fundraising, I learned in my mud-pie factory. I learned it because I set up my "mud" with a very orderly proce The post Fundraising Productivity and My Mud-Pie Factory appeared first on Bristol Strategy Group.| Bristol Strategy Group
Employee productivity is key to delivering services and programs to your nonprofit’s beneficiaries every day. Learn some tips to boost productivity at your org.| Bristol Strategy Group
Keeping donors engaged and retaining their support is vital to fueling your mission. Learn how to spot and prevent donor fatigue with the tips in this guide.| Bristol Strategy Group
Nonprofit leaders and managers need to know how successful they've been so they can plan wisely. Yet our research shows they DON'T. Find out why.| Bristol Strategy Group
Enhance your nonprofit’s events by offering an engaging, interactive attendee experience. Explore how to get attendees actively involved in this guide.| Bristol Strategy Group
How is your donor retention program going? According to the The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) your donor retention might not be doing too well. They’ve been collecting data since 2006 and found that it usually hovers between 40 to 45 percent. This means it takes longer, costs more, and can be tougher for your fundraising […]| Bristol Strategy Group
Your donors receive hundreds of emails each day, but with the right strategies, your fundraising emails can stand out. Learn how to create inspiring outreach.| Bristol Strategy Group
Learn more about the role of development director along with ways your organization can evaluate its fundraising goals.| Bristol Strategy Group
Are your nonprofit's fundraising efforts suffering because of poor organizational planning? Learn how SWOT analysis can help.| Bristol Strategy Group
