FYI BLOG

Engaging Your Mid-level Donors

As we transition into fall and the busy giving season, I’m looking for opportunities to engage donors in new ways, giving them more avenues for giving at this generous time of year. For potential mid-level donors, this is a great time to...

Sep 21, 2018

Clients in the News- September 2018

Here’s what some of Avalon’s clients are up to this fall season: Wyoming recently announced a legal grizzly bear hunt within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, so the National Parks Conservation Association is springing into action to try to stop the hunt. Its latest efforts include a video collaboration with actor Jeff Bridges, a Montana resident who is concerned for the survival of the grizzlies. In fact, there are only 23 grizzly bears in the Ecosystem around Grand...

Sep 13, 2018

Transitions

Fall has always been my favorite time of year. When I was younger, I didn’t feel the loss of summer—I was excited to see my school friends again, start all new classes, and begin the fall sports season. I still don’t mind leaving summer behind, as I look forward to that nip in the air. But the transition can be more challenging now—getting the kids ready for school, fitting more work into shorter days, saying goodbye to those relaxed summer Fridays at the office or...

Sep 13, 2018

Introducing Avalon’s New Sustainer Dashboard

It can be difficult to pinpoint your monthly giving program’s current active universe, as well as actionable metrics for sustainer giving. To address those questions, Avalon Analytics has created a new dashboard.

Jul 26, 2018

Revisiting Bridge

We all know it affectionately as "Bridge"—the 12-year-old great idea hatched by AFP and the DMAW, which has evolved into one of the most exceptional, must-attend conferences in our industry. We can’t wait for this event to kick off on July 31, and here’s why:

Jul 24, 2018

Clients in the News – July 2018

Avalon clients continue making headlines! Check out the latest from the National Air and Space Museum, Rainforest Action Network, Yellowstone Forever, and more.

Jul 20, 2018

Are Your Emails Being Delivered?

With greater volume in everyone’s inbox, it’s becoming increasingly more important (and more difficult) to find a way to stand out in the crowd. But the first challenge to contend with is ensuring your emails actually make it to donors’ inboxes.

Jul 9, 2018

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