IGNITE
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.
Ethical Use of AI in Fundraising Creative
These days, all anyone can talk about is AI — the good, the bad, the ugly. Where can AI be used in fundraising? Should AI be used in fundraising? Read more to find out!
The DMAW 2024 List Bazaar: Attribution, Data, Production & AI all walk into a bar …
We recently attended the amazingly fun DMAW List Bazaar. Check out our latest blog post to learn about our top takeaways.
Executive Team Member Spotlight - Dana Drever
This quarter, we’re highlighting another one of our amazing executives, Vice President of Operations, Dana Drever! See our link in our bio to learn about how she likes to spend her free time outside of the world of fundraising.
Fuse Hot Takes: M+R’s 2024 Benchmarks
The latest M+R benchmarks report is finally here with some big stats! We dove in and broke down what to be aware of for 2024. What stood out to you most about the report?
The Intersectionality of Presidential & Controversial Elections in Fundraising
Let’s face it, it’s a question that comes up in the minds of fundraisers every four years … and with another charged Presidential Election cycle underway, here we are again asking … how will this election impact charitable giving? Read more to find out!
Spinning Email Fundraising into Gold: Part 2
To cap off our two-part series, we’re diving into the next priority focus for email strategy: donor engagement and giving. Read on to learn more about what to keep top of mind as you’re crafting your next campaign!
Spinning Email Fundraising into Gold: Part 1
Email inboxes are crowded with competition these days, so standing out is critical. In our latest blog post, we share tips on how to cross the first hurdle: getting your email opened.
The Importance of Ethical Storytelling: Shaping a Better Narrative
Storytelling is a critical facet of our fundraising work, and it's especially important to harness the power of ethical storytelling to create positive social change and reframe how we approach narratives so individuals and communities are portrayed accurately and authentically. In our latest blog, we dive into why ethical storytelling is not just a "nice to have" but imperative.
Navigating the Monthly Giving Unknown
Monthly giving is like space exploration ... a few years ago, very few were doing it, but today, everyone is. Read our newest blog post as we dive deep into some ways to ensure your monthly giving program is successful.
Fuse White Paper Release: A Look Ahead
As we crossed the starting line of 2024, much has been hypothesized about what lies ahead in the coming year. Read about what we learned in 2023, some of the biggest factors influencing the industry today, and emerging trends in our latest white paper: A Look Ahead
Unlocking Success: A Recap of 2023 Year-End Digital Fundraising Trends
The 2023 giving season flew by, and our team is buzzing with insights! We've just dropped a new blog post that dives into the year-end digital trends across channels.
Executive Team Member Spotlight - Erica O’Brien
This quarter, we’re highlighting another one of our amazing leaders, Principal and Co-owner, Erica O’Brien! See our link in bio to read more about her thoughts on the industry (and her childhood dream job).