Knowledge
The Five Tool Fundraiser aims to provide every fundraiser with timely news and advice to elevate and enhance their opportunities to be successful. Here you will find your daily fundraising truism, philanthropic news, and a selection of research and white papers.
365 Fundraising Truisms
for the Aspiring Five Tool Fundraiser
#299
Two words that often define the best development professionals in the business are persistence and perseverance. Giving up prematurely and lacking conviction are a formula for failure in fundraising.
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White Papers
We’ve sourced several helpful and informative white papers on relevant topics to the Five Tool Fundraiser.
The Basics to Developing a High Performance Advancement Team
The “Seven F’s”: Distinctives of a Healthy Fundraising Team Environment
Major Donors are Alive and Well
How Nonprofits Can Use AI
The Keys to Engaging Donors – High Impact Stewardship
The Role of Age and Income
3 Business Trends Thriving Orgs Have in Common
Building Your Donor Pipeline for Major Gifts
Achieving Clear Messaging During Capital Campaigns
The 5 Ws of Board Membership
Talent in Advancement is part of the new Wisdom
Essentials of Campaign Preparation
Fundraising News, Data, Research, and Reports
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Chronicle of Philanthropy
Philanthropy News Digest
Fundraisers need to be able to access the top fundraising research and data reports available from the leaders in the field. Below are links to organizations that provide research on fundraising in the USA, trends in philanthropy, planned giving, DAFs, AI, and much more. Please note that many of these resources require a subscription or payment to a third party other than the Five Tool Fundraiser.
Giving USA Report
The Generosity Commission Report
Bank of America Charitable Giving by Affluent Households
CCS Philanthropic Landscape Report
National Philanthropic Trust DAF Report
The Philanthropy 50
The Giving Pledge