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Featured Nonprofit of the Month

Paul "Chip" Hurd
United Way of Lehigh Valley

When you live in the same community for 50 years, relationships go deep. For Chip, who was born and raised and raised his kids in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, many United Way donors are not just professional acquaintances, but personal friends.

VISIONARY VOICES

A sign that says, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." It illustrates the concept of the power of curiosity.

Be Curious: The Key to Better Donor Relationships

Successful fundraising isn’t just about asking for money—it’s about building relationships. The key? Curiosity. Engaging with donors through meaningful conversations can uncover their motivations, passions, and capacity for giving. Instead of diving straight into an ask, focus on listening—understanding why they support your nonprofit and what impact matters most to them. By asking the right questions, expressing gratitude, and securing future touchpoints, you create deeper connections that lead to long-term giving. Learn how to structure effective donor discovery meetings that open doors to major and legacy gifts while strengthening donor trust.

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A picture of winning dices tumbling down, to illustrate a blog post about Why a Balanced Fundraising Approach is More Important Now Than Ever.

Why a Balanced Fundraising Approach is More Important Now Than Ever

Is your strategy built to last? Relying too much on one revenue source—events, grants, or major gifts—can leave your nonprofit vulnerable when the unexpected hits. A balanced fundraising approach is the key to long-term financial stability. In this article, Michael Bittel and Viken Mikaelian break down the three essential pillars of a resilient fundraising strategy: annual giving, major gifts, and the most overlooked revenue stream—planned giving. Learn why nonprofits that diversify survive, and how a surprise $683,000 bequest saved an organization from disaster. Don’t leave your future to chance—read now and strengthen your nonprofit’s financial foundation.

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