Happy September! As we turn into fall, the @AvalonFYI dispatch has the latest on DAF Day, accessible design, donor benefits, effective postcards, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Happy September! It is still officially summer, but school is back in session and fundraisers are starting our busy season. This can be a bittersweet […]

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find responsible AI, required reading for copywriters, mail innovation, a tool for discovering where your time goes, a fun Star Wars hack, and more!   Dear friends, Avalon will be closed Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the long weekend! […]

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find inclusive segmentation, influencer marketing, what to do when your workload is overwhelming, Avalon fantasy football, and more!   Dear friends, It is peak August, and summer is flying by. At Avalon, this is a lively time with lots of energy and goodwill from vacations, time together at […]

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find a big win for Avalon, leading innovation, Olympics marketing, PowerPoint trends, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, I am delighted to be reporting back for the first time since my sabbatical and am happy to be here! I have to start with my heartfelt thanks […]

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, read COO Kerri Kerr’s message to Avalon at the 100-day mark in the election countdown, along with a new resource for Fundraising Choice Points, how to cultivate a learning mindset, the secret of great presentations, storytelling, and more. Read it here! This week’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by chief operating officer […]

We’re excited for #Bridge2024! Get the scoop on our sessions in today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch—along with presidential firsts, SCOTUS reform, a design lesson, taming email, what fundraisers can learn from butterflies, and more. Read it here: Today’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by Margot O’Leary, senior vice-president and director of remote work. Dear friends, Although it’s not […]

Happy birthday to Avalon! See how we celebrated in this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch—and find new benchmarks from Giving USA, sky marketing’s comeback, client news, election impacts, and more: Today’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by Jackie Biancolli Libby, senior vice-president and director of client services. Dear friends, Happy birthday to Avalon! Avalon was founded on July […]

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, an operations update, advice on advertising in an election year, gender norms in fundraising, sailing and leadership, and bees! 🐝 Read it here: Today’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by Mary Meredith, senior vice-president and director of digital innovation. Dear friends, As you know, Allison Porter is on sabbatical through July […]

Pop quiz: What percent of 501(c)(3)s operate on a July-June fiscal year? Find the answer in this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, along with benchmark news, advertising trends, election-year messaging, a conference discount, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Avalon will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 for Independence Day. Friday […]

Disrupting what’s expected is uncomfortable. But when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), the choice for nonprofits is simple: Interrupt autopilot and build a more diverse coalition to support your mission or keep doing what you’re doing and quickly become an echo chamber that’s out of touch. To address this challenge, Avalon […]