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(3) --- [![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) 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 [1](https://blog.instil.io/page/1) ... [2](https://blog.instil.io/page/2) [3](https://blog.instil.io/page/3) [4](https://blog.instil.io/page/4) ... 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