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The Fuse Blog

We’re always fusing insights with expertise to help amplify your good, and sometimes we share those insights in articles. Ignite your inspiration — and your fundraising — with the latest from our team of experts.

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Bridge Conference 2023 Hot Takes

Did you miss the Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference this year? Or miss attending a session you were interested in? Never fear! Several Fuse team members attended the conference, and we all came away with great insights and ideas we’re excited to share. Our team has complied our “hot takes” in our latest blog post.

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MY SUMMER AT FUSE FUNDRAISING

Fuse was THRILLED to get our intern program back up and running this summer with help from The Nonprofit Alliance’s Leading EDGE Student Internship Program! We loved having the opportunity to introduce our intern, Helina, to our industry over the past several weeks. Read all about Helina’s experience in our latest blog post!

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Year-End Playbook: Preparing for the Super Bowl of Fundraising

Don’t panic about year-end fundraising - prepare for it! We fundraisers know that November and December are the “Super Bowl” of all fundraising months - both require focus, planning, research, and practice. Our latest blog serves as a playbook to help you plan a successful giving season!

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How to Organize Chaos: A Guide to Rapid Response during Emergencies

Having a rapid response plan in place is crucial to ensure your organization gets in market right away while issues are top of mind for donors. Learn how to develop a plan to mobilize quickly and effectively in the wake of emergencies in our latest blog post.

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7 Organizations Fighting for Racial Justice

In continuing our efforts this month for social change, in our latest blog, we’ve highlighted 7 organizations that are fighting for the rights of BIPOC and the fight for racial justice.

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Taking PRIDE in Giving Back

There are some pretty incredible organizations working every day to fight for social change when it comes to the LGBTQIA+ community. If you’re looking for ways to give back this Pride Month, check out our latest blog post for 7 organizations you can donate to!

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Social Change – Forging Kindness, Love, Curiosity and Understanding

Happy Month of Pride and Juneteenth! This June, we're taking a stand for social change. Join us as we share information, provide resources, and take action, focusing on our unwavering pride for the LGBTQIA+ community and honoring the significance of Juneteenth. In our latest blog, we kick off our monthlong effort to forge kindness, love, curiosity, and understanding.

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Callie LaFaunge, Director of Digital Fundraising Strategies Callie LaFaunge, Director of Digital Fundraising Strategies

Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your SEO Strategy

In today's digital landscape, SEO plays a pivotal role in boosting your online visibility and attracting new supporters to drive your mission forward. Dive into our latest blog post to discover how to supercharge your website’s performance by optimizing your content, improving user experience, and dominating search engine rankings.

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Fuse’s Hot Takes from the 2023 M+R Benchmarks

The M+R benchmarks report is out, and we've got the hot takes! From the biggest drops to the biggest gains, we break down what the data means for nonprofits in 2023. Plus, we share tips on how to improve your email metrics and sustainer strategy. Check out this blog to read more.

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Madeline Ruffin-Thomas, VP, Fundraising Strategies Madeline Ruffin-Thomas, VP, Fundraising Strategies

The Fundraising Edit: The Donor-Advised Fund Edition

Nonprofit pros! Time to give your fundraising program some extra TLC. According to FreeWill's 2023 DAF Report, organizations that promoted DAFs to their donors received TWICE the DAF dollars. Check out our latest blog post for a DAF Spring Cleaning Checklist to spruce up your strategies. Let's make an impact!

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