--- title: Expert tips and insights for nonprofits | Instil Blog | Korrin Bishop 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 # Korrin Bishop ## Stories by Korrin --- 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 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 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 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 [1](https://blog.instil.io/author/korrin-bishop/page/1) [2](https://blog.instil.io/author/korrin-bishop/page/2) ... 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