Cleveland, as a city, was picking itself up and dusting itself off when Foundation Center Midwest opened its doors in 1977. Now, 40 years later, Foundation Center Midwest and its supporters paused to take a moment to acknowledge the power of the region and Foundation Center’s part in bringing the philanthropic community together by serving as a trusted source of data, a convener, and a capacity builder throughout 13 states.

Strategies that help empower and inspire your board members to embrace fundraising success.

Which donors should you engage with before the end of the year? Data-driven strategies can help you figure that out. Hear from Zach Shefska, Director of the Fundraising Report Card, to learn tactics for helping you focus your attention on the right donors at the right time to maximize your capacity to raise money. 

A roundup of some great posts that offer strategies and ideas for helping you express your appreciation of donors and board members all year long. 

Building strong relationships with your various audiences requires a year-round communications plan so you can connect meaningfully and encourage deeper engagement. These 6 tips will offer you new strategies to create success all year long.

Funders are increasingly focused on measurable results, and technology initiatives are not exempt from this expectation. To prove an investment is worthwhile, nonprofits must show that the net gain will be more than the cost. 

Foundation Center is thrilled to give away a $100 Visa Gift Card to one of its members as part of a recent survey campaign. Read more about what our randomly selected winner has to say about her experience with Foundation Center and its resources.

Here's a brief overview of the power of advocacy and the tools that can help organizations be effective in this work.

Don't shut the door on the possibilities! Learn how to get your proposals into the hands of funders with these six targeted strategies. 

Year-end fundraising can make you crazy. It's perhaps one of the most stressful times for nonprofits and their development staff. Join Derrick Feldman on October 26 for his webinar, Finish Strong: Maximizing End of Year Funding, for tips and tricks to help you make the most of the winter fundraising push.