--- title: Expert tips and insights for nonprofits | Instil Blog description: Check out updates on major gift and fundraising best practices through our blog! --- [![62026a534b5db6ab36fe2f50_instil-logo-black](https://blog.instil.io/hubfs/62026a534b5db6ab36fe2f50_instil-logo-black.svg)](https://www.instil.io/) - [Home](https://www.instil.io/) - [Platform](https://www.instil.io/platform) - [About Us](https://www.instil.io/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.instil.io/careers) - [Community](https://www.instil.io/about-us) [Schedule a Demo](https://instil.io/) [Log In](https://home.instil.io/login) # Expert Tips and Insights for Nonprofits | Instil Blog ![People laughing ](https://blog.instil.io/hubfs/Instagram%20Posts%20-%20Instil%20(Zoom%20Virtual%20Background)%20(3).png) - [ALL](https://blog.instil.io/all) - [Fundraising](https://blog.instil.io/tag/fundraising) - [Cultivation & Stewardship](https://blog.instil.io/tag/cultivation-stewardship) - [Major Gifts](https://blog.instil.io/tag/major-gifts) - [Data & Technology](https://blog.instil.io/tag/data-technology) - [Nonprofit News](https://blog.instil.io/tag/nonprofit-news) - [Events](https://blog.instil.io/tag/events) - [Product Updates](https://blog.instil.io/tag/product-updates) - [Board Engagement](https://blog.instil.io/tag/board-engagement) - [Case Study](https://blog.instil.io/tag/case-study) - [Volunteer Management](https://blog.instil.io/tag/volunteer-management) - [Year-End](https://blog.instil.io/tag/year-end) - [Capital Campaigns](https://blog.instil.io/tag/capital-campaigns) Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Trends for 2026: Nonprofit Fundraising & Donor Engagement Strategies](https://blog.instil.io/trends-for-2026-nonprofit-fundraising-donor-engagement-strategies) Read on to learn more about donor engagement, and other trends shaping fundraising in 2026 Maggie Coughlan Jan 5, 2026 Data & Technology ### [Giving Intelligence meets Relationship Intelligence](https://blog.instil.io/enhance-the-data-on-your-donor-profiles) Giving intelligence meets relationship intelligence: Boost the data on your donor profiles instantly with Instil's new Hatch integration. Maggie Coughlan Dec 3, 2025 ### [How to Create a Capital Campaign Strategy](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-create-a-capital-campaign-strategy) Learn how to create a capital campaign strategy from the ground up in this article. Read to get tips on how to build deeper relationships with key... Team Instil Jul 16, 2025 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Moves Management: A Nonprofit Guide](https://blog.instil.io/moves-management-a-nonprofit-guide) Nonprofit moves management is the practice of systemizing your donor engagement through specific stages like prospecting, cultivating, and... Korrin Bishop Jun 18, 2025 Nonprofit News ### [How to Upgrade Mid-Level Donors to Major Donors: A Guide](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-upgrade-mid-level-donors-to-major-donors-a-guide) Curious about the best ways to upgrade your mid-level donors into major donors? Check out this guide to learn practical steps for donor upgrades. Team Instil Jun 11, 2025 Fundraising ### [How Nonprofits Can Navigate Budget Cuts & Engage Donors](https://blog.instil.io/how-nonprofits-can-navigate-budget-cuts) Learn how Nonprofits can navigate new federal funding freezes to build more sustainable fundraising strategies. Team Instil May 14, 2025 Fundraising ### [5 Fundraising Email Templates That Actually Work (And Why)](https://blog.instil.io/fundraising-email-templates-that-actually-work) Discover five effective fundraising email templates to boost donor engagement and increase donations. Learn why these work and implement them today! Korrin Bishop May 7, 2025 Data & Technology ### [Instil + Salesforce: Elevate Your Major Gift Fundraising](https://blog.instil.io/instil-salesforce-elevate-your-major-gift-fundraising) Learn how Instil's Major Gift Solution seamlessly integrates with Salesforce to revolutionize major donor management for nonprofits and elevate... Team Instil Sep 27, 2024 Fundraising ### [Starting Off Strong: Goal Setting for Capital Campaigns](https://blog.instil.io/starting-off-strong-goal-setting-for-capital-campaigns) Getting ready to dive into a capital campaign? Set your organization up for a successful campaign by following these three critical goal-setting... Team Instil Sep 13, 2024 Fundraising ### [Offering Multiple Ways to Donate on Your Website](https://blog.instil.io/offering-multiple-ways-to-donate-on-your-website) By offering multiple ways to donate on your website, your nonprofit can provide more flexibility to donors and secure more gifts. Learn more in this... Anne Stefanyk Aug 9, 2024 Major Gifts ### [Building A Major Gift Portfolio Management Strategy](https://blog.instil.io/major-gift-portfolio-management-strategy) This article outlines how to build a major gift portfolio management strategy from scratch, and provides templates and a checklist of things to... Team Instil Jul 11, 2024 Fundraising ### [How to Set Better Fundraising Goals for Your Nonprofit](https://blog.instil.io/set-better-nonprofit-fundraising-goals) Your nonprofit’s fundraising goals can make a big difference in the success of your campaigns. Learn how to set ambitious, achievable goals in this... Team Instil Jun 17, 2024 Fundraising ### [What The FEP 2023 Fundraising Data Tells Us About The Importance of Major Donor Stewardship](https://blog.instil.io/what-the-fep-2023-fundraising-data-tells-us-about-the-importance-of-major-donor-stewardship) The Fundraising Effectiveness Project's recently released 2023 data reveals important trends for Major Gifts Officers to watch. Here are our main... Gabby Weiss Apr 25, 2024 ### [3 Essentials to Include in Your Nonprofit's Annual Report](https://blog.instil.io/nonprofit-annual/report/) Nonprofit annual reports should illustrate an organization’s tangible impact on its community. Explore the three essentials of annual reports in this... Greg McRay, Foundation Group Apr 19, 2024 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Leveraging Events for Major Gift Stewardship](https://blog.instil.io/leveraging-events-for-major-gift-stewardship) Events offer a unique opportunity to cultivate major donor relationships, through meaningful interactions and tangible demonstration of impact. Gabby Weiss Mar 11, 2024 Data & Technology ### [Top Major Gifts Tools Every Development Officer Should Know](https://blog.instil.io/top-major-gifts-tools-every-development-officer-should-know) Personal touches rule when it comes to major gifts, and specialized tools are needed to ensure that this "human touch" can scale for hundreds of... Gabby Weiss Feb 26, 2024 ### [How Are Nonprofits Approaching DAFs? Check Out the Numbers](https://blog.instil.io/daf-statistics/) Donor-advised funds offer huge opportunities for nonprofits. How are organizations promoting, pursuing, and securing them? Let’s examine trends in... Patrick Schmitt Feb 20, 2024 Fundraising ### [Enhance Donor Engagement With Personalized Marketing: 3 Tips](https://blog.instil.io/enhance-donor-engagement-with-personalized-marketing/) Nonprofit audiences prefer personalized marketing that helps them feel connected to your mission. Improve your donor engagement with these marketing... Team Instil Jan 22, 2024 Fundraising ### [8 Nonprofit Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2024](https://blog.instil.io/8-nonprofit-fundraising-trends-to-watch-in-2024) 2024 is here, and it's bringing new challenges and opportunities for nonprofit fundraising! Here are the dynamics to watch this year. Gabby Weiss Jan 10, 2024 Major Gifts ### [Tips for Major Donor Outreach That Stands Out at Year-End](https://blog.instil.io/tips-for-major-donor-outreach-that-stands-out-at-year-end) With so many organizations vying for donors' attention, it can be challenging to stand out at year-end, but it's not impossible. Team Instil Nov 27, 2023 Major Gifts ### [5 Tips For Engaging Major Donors Around Giving Tuesday](https://blog.instil.io/5-tips-for-engaging-major-donors-around-giving-tuesday) Despite its association with grassroots donors, Giving Tuesday presents a unique opportunity for nonprofits to engage with major donors as well. Team Instil Nov 20, 2023 Fundraising ### [6 Important Metrics for Tracking Major Donor Relationships](https://blog.instil.io/6-important-metrics-for-tracking-major-donor-relationships) What metrics should you be tracking for major donors? With these 6 data points, you can maintain and grow your major donor revenue. Korrin Bishop Oct 23, 2023 Fundraising ### [The Role of Prospect Research in Major Gift Fundraising](https://blog.instil.io/the-role-of-prospect-research-in-major-gift-fundraising) Prospect research is a crucial component of major gift fundraising, which helps you be strategic, build stronger relationships, and cut stewardship... Korrin Bishop Oct 16, 2023 Fundraising ### [6 Ethical Fundraising Best Practices for Major Gifts](https://blog.instil.io/6-ethical-fundraising-best-practices-for-major-gifts) Ethics guidelines will help your organization attract and retain both donors and staff. Here are 6 best practices for ethical major gifts fundraising. Korrin Bishop Oct 9, 2023 Fundraising ### [6 Ways to Connect Donors to Their Impact](https://blog.instil.io/6-ways-to-connect-donors-to-their-impact) Your nonprofit needs to help donors see exactly how their support makes a difference for your mission to keep them engaged and involved in the... Korrin Bishop Oct 2, 2023 Fundraising ### [How to Write Effective Outreach and Follow-Up Emails to Donors](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-write-effective-outreach-and-follow-up-emails-to-donors) When it comes to cultivating major donors, writing effective emails is crucial for major gifts officers. Here are six ways you can craft compelling... Korrin Bishop Sep 25, 2023 Nonprofit News ### [8 Nonprofit Organizations to Support for Hispanic Heritage Month](https://blog.instil.io/8-nonprofit-organizations-to-support-for-hispanic-heritage-month) There are many nonprofits across the country that operate at local, state, and national levels to elevate Hispanic and Latino Americans. Korrin Bishop Sep 18, 2023 Major Gifts ### [5 Major Gifts Mistakes To Avoid (And What To Do Instead)](https://blog.instil.io/5-major-gifts-mistakes-to-avoid-and-what-to-do-instead) By avoiding common pitfalls and instilling major gifts best practices, you can build donor relationships that will stand the test of time. Here's how! Gabby Weiss Jul 31, 2023 Fundraising ### [8 Strategies To Decrease Fundraising Staff Turnover](https://blog.instil.io/8-strategies-to-decrease-fundraising-staff-turnover) High fundraiser turnover has huge costs for nonprofits. Understanding the causes means you can take steps to mitigate turnover in your organization. Korrin Bishop Jul 17, 2023 ### [How to Set Up Successful Staff Transitions in Your Development Department](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-set-up-successful-staff-transitions-in-your-development-department) Shifts in staffing can impact donor relationships. By taking thoughtful steps to steward donors through these periods, you can keep connections... Korrin Bishop Jul 10, 2023 Fundraising ### [How to Build A Donor Journey Map](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-build-a-donor-journey-map) A donor journey map shepherds new supporters through your stewardship process to help them build meaningful relationships with your nonprofit - learn... Korrin Bishop Jun 26, 2023 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [5 Ways To Attract More Major Gifts This Year](https://blog.instil.io/5-ways-to-attract-more-major-gifts-this-year) Your next major donor is likely already involved with your nonprofit - you just need to find them, and communicate with them in the right way. Here's... Korrin Bishop Jun 20, 2023 Nonprofit News ### [20+ LGBTQ-Focused Nonprofits You Can Support This Pride Month](https://blog.instil.io/nonprofits-supporting-the-lgbtq-community-you-can-support-this-pride-month) There are many nonprofits that support the LGBTQ community, and pride month is a great time to support them. Here are just a few of our favorites. Gabby Weiss Jun 9, 2023 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Infographic: How To Turn Event Attendees Into Major Donors](https://blog.instil.io/infographic-how-to-turn-event-attendees-into-major-donors) The framework of Connect, Interact, Nurture is a useful donor stewardship tool. This is your trail guide to putting it into action after an event. Team Instil Jun 7, 2023 Major Gifts ### [How to Find Major Donors for Your Nonprofit](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-find-major-donors-for-your-nonprofit) Looking for more major donors? Here are eight steps nonprofits of all sizes can take to find new major donors and increase revenue from individual... Korrin Bishop May 22, 2023 Nonprofit News ### [15 Mental Health Nonprofits To Support for Mental Health Awareness Month](https://blog.instil.io/15-mental-health-nonprofits-to-support-for-mental-health-awareness-month) The work of nonprofits to address mental illness in our communities is more important than ever. These organizations are raising awareness and... Gabby Weiss May 15, 2023 Events ### [How to Keep Donors Engaged After an Event](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-keep-donors-engaged-after-an-event) To keep donors engaged after an event, remember three simple words: connect, interact, and nurture. Here's how to put these steps into action. Korrin Bishop May 8, 2023 Events ### [The Ultimate Nonprofit Event Planning Checklist](https://blog.instil.io/the-ultimate-nonprofit-event-planning-checklist) An event planning checklist can help streamline your next event's planning process and execution. Read on for a timeline and nine steps for event... Korrin Bishop Apr 24, 2023 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [6 Important Donor Relationship Metrics to Track](https://blog.instil.io/6-important-donor-relationship-metrics-to-track) To look at donor engagement, it helps to start with data points that can paint a picture over time of the effectiveness of your donor stewardship... Korrin Bishop Apr 10, 2023 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [4 Reasons That Nonprofit Technology Is a Good Investment](https://blog.instil.io/4-reasons-that-nonprofit-technology-is-a-good-investment) The right nonprofit technology is an investment that will pay for itself, as well as offer several other benefits to your organization. Korrin Bishop Apr 3, 2023 ### [5 Ways to Update Your Moves Management Workflows This Year](https://blog.instil.io/5-ways-to-update-your-moves-management-workflows-this-year) From better incorporating major gifts to improving data quality checks, here are a few ways to increase the effectiveness of your moves management... Korrin Bishop Mar 20, 2023 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [How to Apply a Moves Management Framework to All Your Supporters](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-apply-a-moves-management-framework-to-all-your-supporters) Moves Management isn't just for major donors! Here's how you can use this framework to steward relationships with other types of supporters. Korrin Bishop Mar 13, 2023 Nonprofit News ### [17 Nonprofits Supporting Women and Girls this IWD & Women's History Month](https://blog.instil.io/nonprofit-organizations-supporting-girls-and-women-this-iwd-womens-history-month) This International Women's Day (and Women's History Month) here are a few of our favorite organizations supporting the rights of women and girls. Gabby Weiss Mar 8, 2023 Data & Technology ### [6 Nonprofit Data Management Best Practices](https://blog.instil.io/6-nonprofit-data-management-best-practices) Here are six nonprofit data management best practices to ensure you have robust data to support your work and fundraising efforts. Korrin Bishop Mar 6, 2023 Data & Technology ### [6 Tips for Convincing Your Board to Invest in Nonprofit Technology](https://blog.instil.io/6-tips-for-convincing-your-board-to-invest-in-nonprofit-technology) Make convincing your board to purchase new nonprofit technology easy with these six tips for getting your nonprofit board “on board” with your... Korrin Bishop Feb 27, 2023 Nonprofit News ### [15 Nonprofit Organizations To Support This Black History Month](https://blog.instil.io/15-nonprofit-organizations-to-support-this-black-history-month) This Black History Month, support nonprofits that are Black-led, provide services to Black Americans, advocate for racial justice, or all of the... Gabby Weiss Feb 13, 2023 Data & Technology ### [How To Add Instil To Your Phone's Home Screen](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-add-instil-to-your-phone-home-screen) Mobile friendly nonprofit technology is a must in today's world. Reviewing donor profiles and pulling board reports can all be done from your phone... Gabby Weiss Jan 30, 2023 Data & Technology ### [What Is A Standard Operating Procedure, And How To Create One For Your Nonprofit Development Team](https://blog.instil.io/what-is-a-standard-operating-procedure-and-how-to-create-one-for-your-nonprofit-development-team) A standard operating procedure, or SOP, is a document containing step-by-step instructions to guide the core functions of your Development department. Gabby Weiss Jan 17, 2023 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [How to Keep Your Year-End Donors Engaged All Year](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-keep-your-year-end-donors-engaged-all-year) Year-End is a great time to attract new donors, but can you keep those new supporters engaged throughout the new year? Boost retention with these... Korrin Bishop Jan 3, 2023 Fundraising ### [7 Tips To Make Your Year-End Acknowledgments Stand Out](https://blog.instil.io/7-tips-to-make-your-year-end-acknowledgments-stand-out) While Year-End acknowledgments are a requirement for nonprofits, they’re also a donor stewardship opportunity. Here are seven tips for making them... Korrin Bishop Dec 19, 2022 Fundraising ### [Creating a Year-End Appeal That Stands Out From The Crowd](https://blog.instil.io/creating-a-year-end-appeal-that-stands-out-from-the-crowd) Year-End appeals leverage the spirit of giving that is heightened during the holiday season, but you'll need to stand out from the crowd - here's... Korrin Bishop Nov 28, 2022 Fundraising ### [6 Strategies To Make The Most Of Giving Tuesday This Year](https://blog.instil.io/6-strategies-to-make-the-most-of-giving-tuesday-this-year) To get the most out of Giving Tuesday, you’ll need to employ strategies that encourage giving and allow you to receive donations from multiple... Korrin Bishop Nov 21, 2022 ### [5 Ways To Engage Your Supporters Holistically This Giving Tuesday](https://blog.instil.io/5-ways-to-engage-your-supporters-holistically-this-giving-tuesday) Taking a holistic approach to donor outreach on Giving Tuesday lets you leverage multiple giving channels to drive momentum toward your goal - here's... Korrin Bishop Nov 18, 2022 Fundraising ### [Ask These 7 Questions In Your Next Nonprofit CRM Demo](https://blog.instil.io/ask-these-7-questions-in-your-next-nonprofit-crm-demo) Seeing a demo is a standard part of the nonprofit CRM shopping process, and the best way to find your best fit software is to ask the right questions. Team Instil Nov 14, 2022 ### [15 Nonprofit Veterans Organizations To Support This Veterans’ Day](https://blog.instil.io/15-nonprofit-veterans-organizations-to-support-this-veterans-day) Nonprofits serve veterans in a variety of ways. If you’re looking for ways to support veterans, here are several veterans organizations to check out! Team Instil Nov 8, 2022 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [3 Ways To Practice Donor Stewardship For Year-End Success](https://blog.instil.io/3-ways-to-practice-donor-stewardship-for-year-end-success) It can be easy to put off donor stewardship efforts, but prioritizing relationships now helps ensure successful fundraising for Year-End and the new... Gabby Weiss Nov 4, 2022 Fundraising ### [How To Jumpstart Your Mid-Level Giving Program](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-jumpstart-your-mid-level-giving-program) Having a program for mid-level donors can help you build stronger relationships and increase their retention rate - here are 5 steps to do that. Korrin Bishop Oct 19, 2022 Fundraising ### [Mid-Level Giving: What It Is and Why It Matters](https://blog.instil.io/mid-level-giving-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters) Mid-level giving should be a core piece of any nonprofit’s development strategy. Here, we’ll cover what mid-level giving is and why it's so important. Korrin Bishop Oct 12, 2022 Board Engagement ### [6 Nonprofit Board Engagement Strategies For Success](https://blog.instil.io/6-nonprofit-board-engagement-strategies-for-success) Nonprofit board engagement is an ongoing process that ensures members feel connected to your mission, know what is expected of them, and feel... Korrin Bishop Sep 26, 2022 Board Engagement ### [Nonprofit Board Recruitment: 6 Tips for Building Your Best Board](https://blog.instil.io/nonprofit-board-recruitment-6-tips-for-building-your-best-board) To ensure successful nonprofit board recruitment, here are six tips to consider as you build the best board possible for your nonprofit’s growth. Korrin Bishop Sep 19, 2022 Fundraising ### [Nonprofit Grant Tracking: Best Practices for Managing Grants](https://blog.instil.io/nonprofit-grant-tracking-best-practices-for-managing-grants) If you’re looking for ways to improve your current nonprofit grant tracking process or create one from scratch, this article can help. Korrin Bishop Aug 29, 2022 ### [5 Volunteer Management Best Practices](https://blog.instil.io/5-volunteer-management-best-practices) If you’re looking to enhance your existing volunteer program, taking some time to improve your volunteer management strategies can make a big... Korrin Bishop Aug 22, 2022 ### [Nonprofit Technology Grants: How To Find And Win Them](https://blog.instil.io/nonprofit-technology-grants-how-to-find-and-win-them) Finding and applying for nonprofit technology grants can be one of the best ways to fund a new technology investment in your organization. Korrin Bishop Aug 15, 2022 Fundraising ### [Introducing: Online Fundraising in Instil](https://blog.instil.io/introducing-online-fundraising-in-instil) Users of Instil can now access Pledge’s fundraising functionality and create modern, mobile-optimized donation forms and pages without ever leaving... Gabby Weiss Aug 8, 2022 Volunteer Management ### [How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers: A Nonprofit Guide](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-recruit-and-retain-volunteers-a-nonprofit-guide) Volunteer recruitment and retention are pillars of an effective program. Here's how to find and keep volunteers that become true champions for your... Korrin Bishop Jul 25, 2022 ### [5 Ways We’re Proud To Make Instil A Great Place To Work for LGBTQ People](https://blog.instil.io/5-ways-were-proud-to-make-instil-a-great-place-to-work-for-lgbtq-people) As an early-stage company, we’ve started from the ground up in designing a workplace where LGBTQ employees can thrive - here are a few of the ways... Gabby Weiss Jun 29, 2022 Fundraising ### [6 Major Gifts Fundraising Strategies To Try This Year](https://blog.instil.io/6-major-gifts-fundraising-strategies-to-try-this-year) If you’re looking to improve your major gift fundraising strategies this year, we’re here to help with new tactics to build and strengthen... Korrin Bishop Jun 20, 2022 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [5 Donor Stewardship Strategies That Increase Donor Trust](https://blog.instil.io/5-donor-stewardship-strategies-that-increase-donor-trust) Strong donor relationships and retention are built on donor trust. This means putting donor stewardship strategies in place to show donors you will... Korrin Bishop Jun 13, 2022 Fundraising ### [How to Build a Major Gifts Fundraising Plan](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-build-a-major-gifts-fundraising-plan) Creating a major gifts fundraising plan doesn't have to be complicated. We’ll help you start with best practices and a free template for building... Korrin Bishop Jun 6, 2022 Fundraising ### [What is Donor Management?](https://blog.instil.io/what-is-donor-management) Through effective donor management, you can move your supporters through the donor lifecycle to keep growing your mission. Korrin Bishop May 23, 2022 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Donor Stewardship: The Essential Guide](https://blog.instil.io/donor-stewardship-the-essential-guide) Donor stewardship a set of communications that keep the supporter engaged and, ultimately, work to encourage their next gift. Here's what you need to... Korrin Bishop May 16, 2022 Fundraising ### [Major Gifts Fundraising: Everything You Need To Know](https://blog.instil.io/major-gifts-fundraising-everything-you-need-to-know) If you’re new to major gifts fundraising, getting started can feel overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll cover all the basics you need to kickstart your... Korrin Bishop May 9, 2022 Fundraising ### [Lapsed Donors: How To Win Them Back and Keep Them](https://blog.instil.io/lapsed-donors-how-to-win-them-back-and-keep-them) Just because a donor has lapsed doesn’t mean they’re gone forever. We're here to help you get started with identifying lapsed donors and winning them... Korrin Bishop May 2, 2022 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Cultivation: Not Just for Major Donors](https://blog.instil.io/cultivation-not-just-for-major-donors) Donor cultivation is for more than just major donors, but this doesn't have to mean a lot more effort. Korrin Bishop Apr 25, 2022 ### [4 New Donor Cultivation Strategies to Try This Year](https://blog.instil.io/4-new-donor-cultivation-strategies-to-try-this-year) Building and maintaining strong relationships with your donors starts with creative donor cultivation strategies - here are four to implement this... Korrin Bishop Apr 18, 2022 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [Donor Cultivation 101](https://blog.instil.io/donor-cultivation-101) What is donor cultivation and why is it important? How do you build a donor cultivation plan? We'll cover all of the basics you need to know to get... Korrin Bishop Apr 11, 2022 Fundraising ### [Case Study: Goodie Nation Modernizes Donor Management With Instil](https://blog.instil.io/goodie-nation-modernizes-donor-management-with-instil) When planning a campaign to increase individual donations, Goodie Nation found a solid foundation in a modern donor management platform. Gabby Weiss Apr 1, 2022 Cultivation & Stewardship ### [5 Ways To Streamline Nonprofit Project Management in Instil](https://blog.instil.io/5-ways-to-streamline-nonprofit-project-management-in-instil) With Instil’s newest feature, nonprofit project management is easier than ever. Add and assign tasks to your team to stay on track for every deadline. Gabby Weiss Mar 31, 2022 Fundraising ### [5 Donor Retention Strategies to Try This Year](https://blog.instil.io/5-donor-retention-strategies-to-try-this-year) Donor retention is critical to providing a reliable revenue stream for your nonprofit, so here are five example donor retention strategies to try... Korrin Bishop Feb 7, 2022 Fundraising ### [Donor Retention: Trends, Current Rates, And Everything Else You Need To Know](https://blog.instil.io/everything-you-need-to-know-about-donor-retention-in-2022) Donor retention is the key to strong nonprofit fundraising - here's how to improve your retention rate, as well as trends over time. \[updated data... Gabby Weiss Jan 18, 2022 Fundraising ### [Maximize Donor Stewardship with Instil + Classy](https://blog.instil.io/introducing-instil-classy) For organizations using Classy for fundraising, donor data can now flow seamlessly into Instil, empowering your team to supercharge donor stewardship. Gabby Weiss Jan 5, 2022 Fundraising ### [Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever With Instil](https://blog.instil.io/make-2022-your-best-year-ever-with-instil) Prioritizing donor stewardship now goes a long way toward ensuring a successful Year-End and building a strong foundation for future fundraising. Team Instil Dec 28, 2021 Fundraising ### [How To: Calculate and Track Donor Retention & Benchmarks](https://blog.instil.io/how-to-calculate-and-track-donor-retention-benchmarks) Donor retention is a critical metric for nonprofits, so it's important to know how to calculate and set benchmarks for your donor retention rate. Korrin Bishop Dec 15, 2021 Fundraising ### [3 Ways To Future-Proof Your Fundraising](https://blog.instil.io/future-proof-your-fundraising) Although there are many unknowns in 2021, there are ways to future-proof your fundraising. Three areas of focus from our nonprofit experts. 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