From the article: "The number of donors fell a median 3.8% in the first half of 2008 from a year earlier, while revenue declined a median 2.4%, according to an analysis of donations to 74 groups by Target Analytics, a consulting firm to non-profits. Though the number of donors has been falling for...

The Target Analytics Quarterly Index of National Fundraising Performance for the first quarter of 2008 was released yesterday. It compares trends in key fundraising indicators for more than 70 large national organizations every quarter. Cambridge, MA (July 1, 2008) -- Organizations in the Target Analytics...

Target Analytics , a Blackbaud company, announced the latest Index of National Fundraising Performance for the first quarter of 2008. The index compares trends in key fundraising indicators from 72 organizations, including over 36 million donors and more than 66 million gifts totaling over $1.8 billion...

Do the terms CRAT and CRUT leave you bewildered? In her latest white paper, Katherine Swank provides a glossary of planned giving terms, using practical examples, that will give you a basic working knowledge of key words common in ongoing planned gift conversations. With more than 20 years of legal and...

All gifts are not equal! Katherine Swank delves into this subject in her new white paper that explores why every nonprofit should have a gift acceptance policy and offers insight and tools for formulating a policy for your organization. With more than 20 years of legal and nonprofit management experience...

There's some noise out there today. Here's some more signal to listen to that should cut through the static: The Baudcast - Episode 9 This episode's panel discusses the Kintera acquisition announcement, the Internet Symposium, BBNC mashups, the Causes data report, mobile giving, the 3G iPhone...

Chuck Longfield, Blackbaud's chief scientist and founder of the Target companies and Jay Love, eTapestry's founder and CEO, will be guests for the launch of the "Blackbaud Interviews" podcast later this week. The interview will focus on company and product news, and questions from readers...

Most nonprofit organizations run a successful major giving program, but direct marketing can be challenging. And, with more than 20,000 lists available to a nonprofit organization, identify the best lists for a direct marketing program can be just as daunting. In two new white papers, Suzanne Newell...

With terms like “present value methodology,” “four-tier system of taxation,” and “current IRS-mandated discount rate,” it’s no wonder that many nonprofits hesitate to enter into discussions about planned gifts. In two new white papers, Target Analytics consultant Katherine Swank explores the ideas that...

This morning got started with Jon Duschinsky's keynote address. He started things off with the Shift Happens video that many of you might have seen on YouTube. His session is called "Fundraising on a Pancake - Are You Ready for the Flat Philanthropic World?" Jon is a very energetic speaker...