In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will discover an urgent action alert, the “Journey of Black History Month,” effective DAF processing, optimism in challenging times, and exciting elephant news. Read more here: Dear friends, Each February, Avalon department heads present key takeaways from 2025 and priorities for 2026 with our full staff. It takes a village to […]
In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you’ll find communication guidance for fraught times, ethical AI, better RFPs, meaningful work, and Super Bowl ad trends to watch. Read more here: Dear friends, The past weeks have been difficult for the nation, and my heart goes out to those on the ground in Minnesota. As we proceed with our […]
Read MoreThe @AvalonFYI dispatch is full of snow-day reading for our DC-area friends (and everyone!). Discover how to compete for donors’ attention, the future of paid search, psychological safety, leadership reading recs, and an important save-the-date for Avalon clients! Read more here: Dear friends, Greetings from Scottsdale, Arizona, where Avalon’s senior team is meeting for 2026 […]
Read MoreIn this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, check out our current open positions, Avalon’s year-end fundraising recap, second gift strategies, better donor experiences, Martin Luther King resources, and Avalon’s latest award (hooray!). Read more here: Dear friends, With excitement and gratitude, I am pleased to announce that Avalon has been named a 2026 Ad Age Best Place […]
Read MoreYear-end fundraising remains the most consequential moment in the digital calendar, not only because of its revenue impact, but because it offers a clear lens into how donor behavior, channel dynamics, and strategy are evolving heading into the new year. Across the sector, 2025 delivered another strong year-end season. Many organizations saw year-over-year growth in […]
Read MoreIn this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find an urgent regulatory deadline, best practices in content marketing, timeless leadership, a warm welcome, and Avalon’s gridiron champions. Read more here: Dear friends, Avalon is getting back to regular routines after the holidays, and I hope you are as well. Our current focus is on year-end analysis, […]
Read MoreHappy new year! In our first @AvalonFYI dispatch of 2026, president and founder Allison Porter shares 9 strategic themes that fundraisers should have on their radars this year. Dear friends, Happy new year! I hope the holidays offered you a welcome break and that you feel ready for 2026. It is my tradition to kick […]
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