FYI Blog

Avalon Dispatch 11.07.2023

Find the latest on consumer confidence, global giving, endowments, AI, overcoming negativity, and more—all in this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch. Read it here!   Dear friends, Happy November! It’s a busy month and a critical fundraising window. Our entire industry is going the extra mile. Fortunately, November has built-in breaks, starting this week: Avalon will be […]

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November 7, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 10.31.2023

Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ icons—and Halloween, of course! It’s all in this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, along with an evolution in ROI, how to motivate major donors, a peek into the learning curve for new House Speakers, and more. Read it here:   Dear friends, Today is not only Halloween, but also the last day […]

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October 31, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 10.24.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find conference news, an update on social media and misinformation, client success, perspective on donor complaints, how to receive feedback, one GIANT pumpkin, and more. Read it here:   Dear friends, Happy Tuesday! Avalon is on the move this week with several interesting activities. Our digital team gathered […]

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October 24, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 10.17.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, we share Avalon’s strategy for deep work in a critical fundraising window. You will also find industry news, how to tell stories about impact, three magic words for better conversation, happy animals, and more. Get the scoop here!   Dear friends, This week (October 16-20) Avalon will conduct a meeting-free […]

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October 17, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 10.10.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find a statement of support, resources for unlearning Columbus Day myths, good news for Avalon clients, how to say “you’re welcome,” congressional updates, and more. Read it here: Dear friends, Today we start back to work on a somber note. Over the weekend I watched with despair, along […]

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October 10, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 10.03.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, Allison Porter weighs in on sector uncertainty and the importance of responsive budgets. You will also find a legislative update, a reminder to keep testing, and a more accurate map of the world. Read it here!  Dear friends, Welcome to October and the fourth quarter of the calendar year. Every […]

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October 3, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 09.26.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, great leadership, remote work, client events, the art of giving feedback, dad jokes, and more! Read it here:  Dear friends, September marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). The Smithsonian has a full calendar and many resources, including […]

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September 26, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 09.19.2023

Help us welcome Avalon’s newest VPs and join us in discussing the rise of low-dollar political donations, why people give, how to hold your audience’s attention, and what Hulu’s The Bear could teach nonprofits. Get the scoop on all this and more in today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch! Dear friends, I’m enjoying a week of in-person engagement […]

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September 19, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 09.12.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find climate data, acquisition trends, active listening, arts teachers, Panda Palooza, and more. Read it here! Dear friends, Last week was a hot one. I hope you all weathered the heat safely, and that perfect fall days are just around the corner. It is sobering to experience such […]

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September 12, 2023

Avalon Dispatch 09.05.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, discover an insight for sustainer programs, a helpful systemic racism explainer, how to breathe while checking email (so important!), and happiness bingo. Read it here: Dear friends, I hope that everyone reading had a nice Labor Day. I’ve been moving into a new home in Annapolis, so it has been […]

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September 5, 2023