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.

Ten Tips for the Annual Fund in the Face of Adversity

With June 30 just a handful of weeks away, the clock is ticking on the Annual Fund. Yet COVID-19’s impact...

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Deep Development Work You Can Do Right Now

Lead with empathy and lean into the important work of Stewardship – this is the advice we and many others...

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11 Ideas for Fundraising in a Pandemic

Social distancing may feel like the worst thing that could happen to any development program, but it’s also a a...

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4 Ways Data Takes the Spotlight Amidst Disruption

Tensions are high. Floods of opinions saturate facts. Information overload happened long ago. As institutions across the world are impacted...

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Alumni Relations Forecast 2020: Reboot

In December, I asked 50 leading alumni directors their thoughts on the approaching decade with a simple question: “What is...

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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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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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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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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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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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