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 Consulting Merges with VeraData

    Avalon Consulting Merges with VeraData

    VeraData and Avalon Consulting Join Forces, Expanding the VeraData System for Nonprofit Fundraising Growth RELEASE INFO – The merger unites Avalon’s deep strategic fundraising expertise wi…

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  • Avalon & VeraData Merger FAQ

    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

    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: 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

    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

    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…

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  • Avalon Dispatch 04.28.2026

    Avalon Dispatch 04.28.2026

    An update on IRS scrutiny of nonprofits, the importance of relevance and reach, the ROI of acquisition co-ops, and a major conservation achievement. Read more here!

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  • Avalon Dispatch 04.21.2026

    Avalon Dispatch 04.21.2026

    An update on IRS scrutiny of nonprofits, the importance of relevance and reach, the ROI of acquisition co-ops, and a major conservation achievement. Read more here!

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  • Avalon Dispatch 04.14.2026

    Avalon Dispatch 04.14.2026

    A special report on major donors, Avalon at NTC, how AI transforms work, copy techniques, good habits, a website reveal, and more. Read it here!

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  • Avalon Dispatch 04.07.2026

    Avalon Dispatch 04.07.2026

    A special report on major donors, Avalon at NTC, how AI transforms work, copy techniques, good habits, a website reveal, and more. Read it here!

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  • Avalon Dispatch 03.31.2026

    Avalon Dispatch 03.31.2026

    A special report on major donors, Avalon at NTC, how AI transforms work, copy techniques, good habits, a website reveal, and more. Read it here!

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  • Avalon Dispatch 03.24.2026

    Avalon Dispatch 03.24.2026

    A special report on major donors, Avalon at NTC, how AI transforms work, copy techniques, good habits, a website reveal, and more. Read it here!

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