November 8, 2025
Feel free to share your memories or tributes in the comment section below. The Lunsford and Berry families cherish your thoughts of Charlotte. Asheville, NC – Charlotte Lunsford Berry, born Charlotte Marshall Jackson, January 6, 1931 in Memphis TN to James and Elizabeth Jackson died Thursday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 94 years surrounded by her loving family in Asheville, NC. Charlotte will be remembered by her son Chip (Lewis Lunsford III) and […]
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from | 501c3.buzz
October 23, 2025
Elev8 Helps Nonprofits Raise More With Innovative Fundraising Strategies takes a look at how Elev8 is developing fundraising strategies that go beyond traditional events and mail campaigns for nonprofits. Elev8 helps organizations modernize their approach by making giving effortless, engaging, and automated. Through features like roundup micro-donations, sponsor partnerships, and recurring giving automation, Elev8 empowers nonprofits to create steady revenue streams while saving time. Real-time analytics showcase donor impact, building trust and repeat engagement, while […]
from | NANOE News
October 3, 2025
Elev8’s 10 Creative Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas to Engage More Donors help organizations boost giving through simple, automated, and engaging strategies. Nonprofit fundraising ideas are the lifeblood of any organization that wants to connect with supporters, inspire generosity, and grow impact. The challenge? Donors today are busier than ever, and nonprofits are competing with countless causes for attention. To keep supporters engaged, you need creative, accessible, and meaningful ways to give, without adding extra work for […]
from | Major Gifts Ramp-Up News
from | Nonprofit Hub
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October 23, 2025
How Nonprofits Can Increase Donations With Elev8’s Smart Fundraising Tools looks at ways to increase donations starting with removing friction and making giving effortless. Elev8 transforms everyday purchases into ongoing support through automated roundups, sponsor matches, and micro-donations. In this article, you’ll explore five simple ways to boost donations and build lasting donor relationships using Elev8’s seamless, donor-friendly technology. How nonprofits can increase donations often comes down to removing friction for donors and making giving […]
August 9, 2025
There are two existential and simultaneous currents flowing that pose Draconian threats to the vitality of American philanthropy. Unsurprisingly, they are directly related. They must be addressed substantively and immediately. The longer they are allowed to fester, the more difficult they will be to overcome. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Report, the national donor retention rate is hovering around 45%. Looking at it another way: For every 100 donors who support your organization this year, 55 […]
June 16, 2025
Jim Eskin, Mary Yearwood on Winning Grants In 2025 is an eye-opening conversation between fundraising veteran Jim Eskin and grants expert Mary Yearwood. This is a must-read for nonprofit leaders navigating a rapidly changing funding landscape. With federal dollars tightening and private grants more competitive than ever, they tackle what’s working now in grantsmanship, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how to pivot with strategy and confidence. Mary—whose firm has secured over $125 million in […]