Fundraising Strategies, Insights, and Resources for Nonprofits
At Avalon Consulting, we believe nonprofits thrive when they have the right strategies, tools, and inspiration at their fingertips. Our News & Ideas hub brings together expert advice, proven fundraising tactics, and real-world success stories—so you can connect with donors, strengthen relationships, and grow your impact.
Whether you’re looking for practical how-tos, creative campaign ideas, or the latest trends in donor engagement, you’ll find it here.
Avalon Blog
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Avalon Consulting Merges with VeraData
VeraData and Avalon Consulting Join Forces, Expanding the VeraData System for Nonprofit Fundraising Growth.
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Avalon & VeraData Merger FAQ
We want to share additional context and answer common questions about Avalon’s merger with VeraData, particularly what this means for our client relationships and the work we do together. We’ll co…
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Why Co-Op Lists Still Matter
Insights from Avalon’s Annual Analysis of Co-Operative Lists Each year, Avalon’s Analytics team conducts comprehensive Gross Return on Investment (GROI) analysis to evaluate the long-term performa…
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Year-End Fundraising: What 2025 Digital Performance Reveals About What’s Next
Year-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…
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Future-Proofing Advertising
As the digital landscape evolves, driven by privacy shifts, AI-powered search, and changing donor behaviors, questions naturally arise about the future effectiveness of advertising. While evolutions t…
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Avalon’s 2026 Digital Outlook
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape defined by fierce attention competition, nonprofits will need integrated, adaptive, data-driven strategies to stay ahead. Paid media remains a powerful growth e…
Avalon Dispatch
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Avalon Dispatch 06.30.2026
Find the latest benchmarks from Giving USA, a celebration of matching gifts, World Cup creative, how to “move at the speed of culture,” and more. Read it here:
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Avalon Dispatch 06.23.2026
Find new data on giving platforms and donor trust, questions to ask before hiring, client research, a merger update, and more. Read it here!
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Avalon Dispatch 06.16.2026
Find a call to action, legislative news, how brands are navigating #America250, the elements of persuasion, a Juneteenth celebration, how to stretch your time off, and more.
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Avalon Dispatch 06.09.2026
Find a celebration of 🏳️🌈Pride🏳️🌈, a survey on the State of Nonprofits, design that delivers, work-life balance, and an extremely cute addition to the MLB.
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Avalon Dispatch 06.02.2026
Find a deep dive on donor trends, AI usage policy guidance, Excel tips, advice for tackling new challenges, and a season of celebration for America’s Semiquincentennial.
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Avalon Dispatch 05.26.2026
Find new data on DAF practices, a nonprofit technology tracker, ChatGPT advertising, a personal operating manual, great small talk, and more!
