Philanthropy 451 by Saving Giving | Lisa Z Greer

Fundraising Tip of the Week | February 17, 2026

We often obsess over “major donor acquisition” while ignoring the $50 donor already in our database who cares deeply about our work.

Feb 17 • Lisa Z Greer

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Burning Questions: Fundraising When Everyone is Exhausted

It seems like there’s a collective exhaustion hanging over the world, and the nonprofit sector is right in the middle of it.

Feb 12 • Lisa Z Greer

Fundraising Tip of the Week | February 9, 2026

Treating your donor file like an ATM might help you hit this month’s goal, but it depletes your organization’s future.

Feb 9 • Lisa Z Greer

Fundraising Tip of the Week | February 2, 2026

It is easy to celebrate a gift that came from a high-pressure deadline, but we rarely measure the cost of that “success.”

Feb 2 • Lisa Z Greer

Why Chasing Today’s Numbers Is Shooting You in the Foot

Fundraising conversations seem to be always giving the same advice: send more emails, send more emails.

Jan 29 • Lisa Z Greer

Fundraising Tip of the Week | January 26, 2026

Your internal culture shows up in your external relationships—every single time.

Jan 26 • Lisa Z Greer

Fundraising Tip of the Week | January 19, 2026

Belonging is a powerful motivator, and your sustaining donors should feel it.

Jan 19 • Lisa Z Greer

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