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.
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Avalon Dispatch
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Avalon Dispatch 02.10.2026
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 elephan…
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Avalon Dispatch 02.03.2026
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…
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Avalon Dispatch 01.27.2026
The @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, leadershi…
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Avalon Dispatch 01.20.2026
In 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 A…
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Avalon Dispatch 01.13.2026
In 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 mor…
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Avalon Dispatch 01.06.2026
Happy 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…
