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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.
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.
Executive Team Member Spotlight - Leah Farmer
This quarter, we’re highlighting our amazing VP and Creative Director, Leah Farmer. Read about Leah’s experience (and her love of Mexican food) in our latest blog post.
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!
Tips for Starting (or Reassessing!) your Grateful Patient Program
Happy Doctors' Day! Are you looking to start or enhance your Grateful Patient program? Our latest blog post shares expert tips on how to build meaningful relationships with this special audience and incorporate them into your fundraising program.
Turkey & Syria Relief Efforts You Can Donate To
The death toll continues to climb in the aftermath of the earthquakes and aftershocks in southern Turkey and northwestern Syria – the worst to hit these areas in 100 years. Please consider donating to organizations that are assisting with relief efforts.
Executive Team Member Spotlight - Nancy Eiring
We’re excited to announce our new series spotlighting our incredible executive team at Fuse! To kick us off, we’re featuring SVP, Nancy Eiring – learn more about Nancy’s experience in the industry (and her go-to superpower) in this blog.
Year End 2022 … An Optimistic Sign for 2023?
How did your year-end campaign shake out? As we welcome 2023 and say goodbye to 2022, we share insights on how year-end finished up in this blog written by our Senior Director, Jennifer Marsh.
Break These Grammar Rules for Better Fundraising Copy
We all know that writing fundraising copy is a unique craft. And it doesn’t necessarily require the perfect grammar that we learned in school. In this blog, Senior Copywriter, Steven Yenzer, shares some rules you should break as you develop copy.
Looking Ahead to 2023
2022 is coming to a close, and our team is reflecting on the past year and the year to come. Check out our latest blog to see how we pledge to tackle 2023 as an agency partnering with nonprofits to accomplish significant fundraising goals.
The Next Generation of Direct Marketers
Curious about the next generation of direct marketers? One of our Fuse team members, Sydney Paner, had the opportunity to judge the DMAW/EF 2022 Fall Collegiate MAXI Competition - read what she has to say about the experience on our blog!
Giving Tuesday 2022 ... A Hopeful Start?
As we head into the final push for this year, in this blog we have shared some trends we found so far leading up to Giving Tuesday 2022.
Supporting Veterans Day: Donate to These 6 Organizations
If you’re looking for a way to support this Veterans Day, we’ve highlighted 6 incredible organizations whose work is truly making a difference for our veterans and active service members. Please consider making a contribution to help further their efforts.