Industry Insights

For decades, major gift fundraising followed a familiar rhythm: identify, cultivate, solicit, steward.

Postcards can be powerful—but only when used strategically. Used well, they drive renewals, strengthen stewardship, and support donor education.

Lightboxes can strengthen engagement and amplify your message, learn how to use them effectively to enhance your fundraising strategy.

Membership programs thrive when organizations track the right metrics. The right data helps strengthen programs, improve retention, and guide smarter decisions.

Major gift strategy can anchor your organization’s future and sustain fundraising momentum, even in uncertain times.

Learn what it takes to pass the torch with intention—strengthening executive transition readiness while building a strong pipeline of future board leaders.

Fundraising and nonprofit leadership are demanding, but it is crucial to maintain motivation and enthusiasm— especially as a leader.

Love is in the air this month! It’s the perfect time to think intentionally about how you’re showing your members appreciation and strengthening your relationships with them.

Shifting federal and state policies are changing how nonprofits operate — and how strong development teams translate policy into practice.

S&W CEO Craig Shelley explains the leadership priorities that help organizations stay resilient.

From revenue diversification to workforce well-being and mission clarity, we revisit last year’s forecasts, grade their accuracy, and share what these trends mean as nonprofits plan for the year ahead.

With $4 billion raised and 38.1 million people participating, GivingTuesday 2025 marked another year of generosity with increased giving overall.

Senior Vice President Kelly Grattan demonstrates how planned giving can offer one of the most effective and enduring ways to build an endowment.

Schultz & Williams Vice President Renee Archawski shares her valuable insight on how to generate new tactics to increase your organizations revenue.

S&W Vice President Lauren Hansen-Flaschen defines the importance of a strong leader for your organization—and what it means to truly support them.

Our latest article explores how integrating strategic, contingency, and scenario planning can help organizations stay resilient and future-ready.

Learn how a proactive, year-round stewardship plan can deepen engagement, build trust, and drive greater lasting impact for your organization.

S&W Senior Consultant Liz Grant explores what nonprofits can anticipate as 2025 continues to unfold, and what they can do to prepare, adapt and thrive.

Nonprofits face uncertainty with the recent freeze in federal funding. Many could be significantly impacted, and the road ahead remains unclear.

Our 2024 predictions offered key insights — but did they hold up? Explore which trends shaped the nonprofit sector last year and what they mean going forward.

Clear, intentional planning helps nonprofits stay focused on mission — guiding teams to align priorities and turn strategy into action.

S&W VP Lauren Hansen-Flaschen reveals how your nonprofit could benefit from refocusing your strategic planning efforts.

Building a culture of well-being strengthens collaboration, trust, and performance — showing how investing in people is directly connected to organizational health.

Explore simple yet effective steps to improve your major gift upgrades. Discover how leveraging data can optimize your fundraising strategy and drive success!