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Leaky Bucket Blog

Welcome to the Leaky Bucket blog, where we discuss everything related to measuring, managing, and improving fundraising performance. And some other stray thoughts from time to time.

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Leaky Bucket Blog

Welcome to the Leaky Bucket blog, where we discuss everything related to measuring, managing, and improving fundraising performance. And some other stray thoughts from time to time.

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Want to raise more money, deepen engagement with your funders, and hold on to your fundraising staff longer? Then it’s time to

Joe’s Stone Crab is a 109-year-old family business, founded as a lunch counter by Joe Weiss and his wife Jennie. Over the …

Mid-level donors are vital to your nonprofit, so you should prioritize their engagement. Here are 3 tips you can use to get mid-level donors more involved.

The digital world is constantly changing, so you need to evolve your strategies to keep up. Here are some tech-savvy tips to prepare you for what’s next.

The year-end giving season is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still improve your nonprofit’s outcomes. Consider these 4 tips for effective fundraising.

Accessible nonprofit web design helps you create a more enjoyable and easy experience for supporters to learn about your mission. Read on for tips and tricks.

THREE SIMPLE QUESTIONS THAT GET DONORS TO GIVE Conventional wisdom reminds us to listen more than we talk when we’re out there …

Explore how a powerful and robust payment processor can not only improve the digital donor journey but enhance your organization's fundraising strategies!

Learn more about the role of development director along with ways your organization can evaluate its fundraising goals.

Do you want to make fundraising efforts more effective? Learn about ways to improve your annual giving strategy.

Are your nonprofit's fundraising efforts suffering because of poor organizational planning? Learn how SWOT analysis can help.

Why is mobile fundraising important? How can your nonprofit launch better mobile campaigns? This guide explores the ins and outs of mobile fundraising.

Nonprofit memberships can be complex programs to manage, so use dedicated software designed for the job to streamline tasks and improve member experiences.

Another secret to fundraising productivity: do nothing! Overtired and overworked? Even if you can't take two weeks off, try these ideas for mini-vacations.

Want to raise more money, deepen engagement with your funders, and hold on to your fundraising staff longer? Then it’s time to …

Let’s find out! Plenty of donor data, not much about fundraising teams The nonprofit sector benefits from outstanding market research studies, including …

Everything I ever wanted to know about fundraising, I learned in my mud-pie factory. I learned it because I set up my "mud" with a very orderly proce

With proactive goals, effective software, and engaging events, you can create a well-rounded fundraising strategy that furthers your nonprofit’s mission.

Donation processing doesn’t have to be confusing for your nonprofit. Learn about payment processors and online donation platforms to improve your fundraising.

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