What We Think

The Philanthropy Landscape

Since our founding, we have been committed to advancing the profession of fundraising and helping to elevate the critical role mission-driven organizations play in the well-being of society and of our world. Here, we share insights on the opportunities and challenges facing organizations and their donors along with data-informed special reports. We also share stories of celebration – as organizations realize aspirational goals and demonstrate the impact of their missions.

The Values That Bind Us

A message from Phil Hills, President & CEO, and Doug Stewart, Chairman of the Board Every aspect of our lives...

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How to Steward Recurring Gifts in Economic Uncertainty

Recurring gifts have become a steady stream of revenue for many nonprofits. While principal and major gift donors typically make...

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Webinar: Marts & Lundy Consultants Share Lessons Learned (March 30)

A panel of Marts & Lundy experts, moderated by Doug Stewart, Chairman of the Board, share their personal experiences as...

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UPDATE MARCH 27: Successful Healthcare Fundraising During COVID-19

Marts & Lundy remains committed to offering you the latest on successful fundraising practices during our public health crisis. The...

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Webinar: Marts & Lundy Consultants Share Lessons Learned (March 24)

A panel of Marts & Lundy experts, moderated by Doug Stewart, Chairman of the Board, share their personal experiences as...

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On the Front Line. COVID-19 and Health Sciences Philanthropy

The philanthropic environment for health is very different than it was just two weeks ago. We know philanthropy can rebound...

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Looking to the Future in a Time of Crisis

As we all come to grips with the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic, worry about our health and the health...

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Setting the Best Stage for Effective Video Conferences

As you now find yourself sitting in front of a computer video camera rather than face-to-face with a donor or...

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Moving Forward During This Difficult Time

While it is not possible at this time to quantify the extent to which philanthropic support will be impacted, we...

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$10M+ Gifts to Higher Education in 2019

Marts & Lundy’s annual report on $10M+ giving to education offers data on $10M+ gift counts, total value, recipient states...

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Mission Driven, Issue Two

Friends, When we began our work on this second issue of Mission Driven, we could never have imagined the conditions...

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What Do Donors Do In Times of Crisis, COVID-19

a message from Kate Harris, Senior Consultant, Aging Services March 12, 2020 First, to all of you who are dealing...

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Together, We Will Weather This Storm

a message to clients from Phil Hills, President & CEO, Senior Consultant & Principal March 12, 2020 In times of...

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The Board: A Role Model for Individual Generosity

Individual giving to nonprofits continues to represent a shrinking percentage of total giving. What is the single most accessible constituency...

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Major Gifts Productivity in Canada: A Benchmark Report

How do you structure and staff for maximum results? How do you set goals, metrics and expectations? What are others...

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Saying Yes to a Campaign to Transform Childhood Health

Those words are not just a campaign theme at Seattle Children’s. More, they are a potent reminder, an enduring commitment,...

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UCI kicks off largest campaign in Orange County history

Aiming to bolster scientific research, healthcare, student scholarships and cultural endeavors, the University of California, Irvine today publicly launches a...

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Announcing TABS Partnership with Marts & Lundy

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) proudly announces the Boarding School Alliance Partnership, a dynamic new venture with best-in-class companies...

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