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News, Tips, and Strategies for Nonprofits


Preparing for the End-of-Year Giving Season
As the end of the year approaches, many nonprofits are gearing up for their most crucial fundraising period: September through December....
Oct 19, 20233 min read


Celebrating 17 Years of ZIM
On September 15th, ZIM will celebrate its 17th anniversary. I have often likened ZIM’s growth to that of a child. We began in a...
Aug 30, 20232 min read


ZIM's Summer Playlist
Happy August! As we slowly head towards the cooler temperatures of autumn, it is important to revel in the remaining days of summer....
Aug 7, 20231 min read


BIPOC Mental Health Month
The month of July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. In this month’s blog, we highlight the...
Jul 14, 20233 min read


How Philanthropy is Impacting the Manufacturing Industry
According to an article from The Chronicle of Philosophy, in areas with high job vacancies, philanthropy has been playing a crucial role...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Millennials are Having a Philanthropic Moment!
A recent survey about philanthropic giving has surprised many in the fundraising world with the finding that millennials, on average,...
May 31, 20232 min read


Doubling Down on Our Nonprofit Community
A week ago, the April Denver municipal election results were certified. And yes, I lost. Running for Denver City Council was an...
May 11, 20233 min read


Land Acknowledgement in the Nonprofit Sector
Indigenous land acknowledgement is an important practice for nonprofits to engage in. Doing so recognizes the past, present, and future...
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Recurring Donations: Set it and Forget it?
Leveraging Mastercard’s Compliance Rules to Drive Donor Stewardship Recurring donations via credit card are a win-win for so many in the...
Feb 23, 20232 min read


SMART Goals in 2023
Last month, the ZIM team offered advice on readying your organization for the new year. Though 2023 is here, it’s still not too late to...
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Setting your Organization up for Success in the New Year
The new year is almost upon us which means it is time for reflection and goal-setting. As we head into 2023, nonprofit organizations...
Dec 12, 20222 min read


ZIM Staff’s 2022 Winter Recommendations: Recipes, Books, & Music
Recipes & Cocktails: Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Galette (Allegra) Sahlav (Molly) Black Tea Peach Whiskey Sour & Black Tea...
Dec 12, 20229 min read
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