--- title: Expert tips and insights for nonprofits | Instil Blog | Gabby Weiss 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) AUTHOR # Gabby Weiss ## Stories by Gabby --- 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 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 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 ### [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 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 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 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 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 ### [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... 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