Author: Nathan Hill

Higher Education Fundraising Benchmarks in 2026
Higher education fundraising revenue has grown 22% over four years—but there are deeper challenges to long-term growth. See the latest from the Avid+Wiland benchmarks.
Avid + Wiland's nonprofit fundraising benchmark is built on real data from 1,000+ nonprofits. See the latest trends and opportunities.
CRM migrations are a major undertaking for a nonprofit—and a massive headache. Avid can make your CRM migration much smoother.
3 Email Templates for the Last Week of the Year Featured Image
These 3 email templates will help your fundraising generate more urgency and donations leading up to the December 31st year-end fundraising deadline.
Giving Tuesday still drives the most efficient new-donor acquisition of the year-end season. See why the data proves it’s growing—not fading—and learn how to turn one day of generosity into year-end momentum with Avid’s AI-Powered Campaign Playbook.
Giving Tuesday still drives the most efficient new-donor acquisition of the year-end season. See why the data proves it’s growing—not fading—and learn how to turn one day of generosity into year-end momentum with Avid’s AI-Powered Campaign Playbook.
AI Paralysis Is Real: A Fundraiser’s Guide to Getting Unstuck
AI is everywhere in fundraising conversations—but many teams are stuck in “wait and see” mode. Here’s why AI paralysis happens, the cost of staying frozen, and how small, safe steps (plus Avid’s built-in Playbooks) help you move from hesitation to progress.
Year-End Giving Is Down—Here’s How Nonprofits Can Still Win
Year-end giving has dipped, but data shows where nonprofits can still win. Learn how connected strategies and AI insights drive stronger results.
Even solo fundraisers can raise smarter with Avid. See how small teams use AI-powered automation and insights to grow faster with less work.
Even solo fundraisers can raise smarter with Avid. See how small teams use AI-powered automation and insights to grow faster with less work.
Fundraising Segmentation: 15 Audience Ideas for Your Year-End Fundraising Featured Image
Segmentation is essential to cut through the noise and engage donors personally. Get year-end fundraising inspiration with these segmentation ideas.
Year-End Fundraising: The AI-Driven Campaign Playbook Featured Image
Successful year-end fundraising takes more touch points than ever before. Learn how an AI-driven playbook can help you keep up and grow giving this year-end.
Giving Tuesday AI-Driven Fundraising Playbook Featured Image
Giving Tuesday grows every single year, but donor expectations are growing as well. This AI-driven playbook will help you keep up and raise more money.
Featured Image for Fundraising Automation Increased Retention by 200%
Fundraising automation is essential for growth. See how one nonprofit increased donor retention by 200% using a fundraising automation strategy.