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Infinite Giving helps nonprofits on the path to financial sustainability. Infinite Giving Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser.

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08/28/2026

Giving Tuesday is closer than it seems, which makes now the right moment to get ready for year-end generosity.

On Monday at 2:00 PM EST our CEO and Founder, Karen Houghton, is sitting down with Joanna Hogan of Inspire Generosity for a candid discussion on setting the right groundwork before you make your ask.

They'll dig into how a simple shift in language can help turn a single seasonal gift into a habit of giving. 💡

Expect practical takeaways you can use to get your organization ready before the busy season hits, reduce friction for your donors, and keep the momentum going into 2027.

Bring your questions for a live Q&A at the end. 🎙️

Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917864726157/WN_7aOPHTikS6CVaxxeRmDeFw #/registration

08/27/2026

What's the right way to thank an anonymous DAF donor? 🤔

It's a common question, and one worth getting right.

Even when a gift comes through anonymously, that doesn't mean you skip the thank you. A thoughtful acknowledgment still matters, it just needs to be framed a bit differently.

Instead of thanking a name, thank the gift itself. You might reference the event they attended, or the impact area their donation supported, without tying it to a specific dollar amount unless you're certain of the figure.

Something like, "Thank you for being part of our event. Here's the impact a gift like yours makes." acknowledges the generosity without assuming details you don't actually have confirmed.

The key takeaway: still send something. Anonymity shouldn't mean silence, it just means being thoughtful about what you say. 💌

08/26/2026

Giving Tuesday will be here before we know it, and the time to prepare for year-end generosity is now.

Join our CEO and Founder, Karen Houghton, and Joanna Hogan of Inspire Generosity on September 1st at 2:00 PM EST for a practical conversation about laying the right foundation ahead of your ask. 🤝

Together, they will explore how shifting your language can turn seasonal generosity into lasting impact. 💡

You will walk away with actionable steps to prepare your organization ahead of the rush, make giving frictionless for your donors, and build momentum that carries into 2027.

Come with your questions ready for a live Q&A. 🎙️

Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917864726157/WN_7aOPHTikS6CVaxxeRmDeFw #/registration

08/25/2026

Nonprofit finance is more complicated than most people realize. Here's why.

Running a nonprofit means juggling a mission *and* a balance sheet, and most teams weren't trained to do both.

Here are four areas that tend to trip organizations up:

📊 Cash Reserves: Many nonprofits operate with little to no reserve, which can leave them vulnerable during slow fundraising seasons or unexpected expenses.

📊 Forecasting & Budgeting: Donation income can be unpredictable. Without a clear forecasting process, it's hard to know whether you can afford to grow a program, hire a new team member, or need to pull back.

📊 Investment Decisions: Endowments and long-term reserves can be invested to help preserve purchasing power over time.

📊 Non-Cash Gifts: Stock, crypto, and DAF grants are becoming a bigger share of charitable giving, but accepting them isn't as simple as accepting cash. Non-cash gifts can involve additional steps like liquidation timing, donor acknowledgment, and reporting.

None of these are things a nonprofit has to figure out alone. The organizations that build financial infrastructure early tend to have more flexibility down the road.

Where does your nonprofit feel the most friction? Let us know in the comments. 👇

08/24/2026

Running a capital campaign? Where your funds "live" while you raise them matters just as much as how much you raise.

Too many nonprofits default to parking campaign dollars in a checking or savings account. It feels safe, but it can quietly work against your mission. Inflation chews away at purchasing power over time, project timelines often stretch longer than planned, and major donors expect their gifts to be stewarded with real intentionality.

Treating campaign funds like idle cash sitting in your bank account leaves financial potential and mission impact on the table.

The good news? Strategic stewardship doesn't mean taking on risk. It means:

✅ Segmenting funds by time horizon (short-term vs. mid-term needs)

✅ Using conservative, capital-preserving strategies like treasury bills or short-term fixed income

✅ Documenting your approach in a clear investment policy your board and donors can trust

Your capital campaign isn't just a fundraising milestone: it's a long-term mission investment. The way you steward it along the way can make all the difference.

Learn more: https://www.infinitegiving.com/blog/why-your-capital-campaign-shouldnt-be-your-bank-account

08/21/2026

What happens if your nonprofit's biggest grant doesn't renew next year? Or your largest donor scales back their gift?

If the answer makes you nervous, you're not alone, and it's exactly why diverse revenue streams aren't just a nice-to-have. They're a core part of responsible nonprofit financial management. 📊

Even in stable times, funding can shift unexpectedly. Nonprofits that lean too heavily on one source often find themselves scrambling when that source dries up.

Here's what diversifying your income can actually do for your organization:

🤝 Risk protection: Multiple reliable revenue streams mean you're less exposed if one falls through. It also gives you room to take strategic risks, like setting aside cash to start an endowment fund, because you know other income can act as a cushion.

🤝 Improved sustainability: Financial stability is about short-term self-sufficiency. Sustainability is the long game. Expanding your grant-seeking strategy today won't bring instant relief, but months down the line, it can fund your programs for years to come.

🤝 New relationships and support: Expanding your income sources naturally connects you with new audiences and organizations who want to invest in your mission. A one-time emergency gift from a company today could turn into an ongoing sponsorship next year.

The infrastructure piece matters too. Diversifying often means being ready to accept non-cash donations (stocks, crypto, and more), which have seen 135% growth in charitable contributions over the past decade.

Building resilience isn't about predicting every disruption. It's about making sure one disruption doesn’t destroy your mission’s much-needed work.

Learn more: https://www.infinitegiving.com/blog/revenue-streams-for-nonprofits

08/18/2026

This approach means aligning your cash management with each fund's purpose and timeline, so you can maintain the right balance of liquidity and risk for each one.

The tools and strategies you choose for each fund shape both its potential for growth and how easily your organization can access it when needed. Establishing a tiered investment strategy is what lets you align timing, risk, liquidity, and purpose instead of treating every dollar the same way. ✅

A healthy reserve fund for a nonprofit helps to cover unforeseen crises without compromising the rest of your operations, but how you manage those funds matters just as much as having them. To steward your organization’s funds appropriately, explore how to separate your operating cash from longer-term reserves and endowments with a tiered financial strategy.

Read more: https://www.infinitegiving.com/blog/fundraising-stewardship

08/14/2026

Nonprofit financial stewardship doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Here are 4 basic steps to help guide your strategy.

1️⃣ Assess your current resources and priorities. Take stock of your accounts, revenue, reserves, controls, investing strategies, and FDIC coverage before making any changes.

2️⃣ Partner with a financial advisor or fiduciary partner. Working with a fiduciary, such as an RIA with nonprofit expertise, can help guide your stewardship strategy.

3️⃣ Establish an Investment Policy Statement (IPS). This document sets clear guidelines for financial decision-making and helps keep leadership anchored to pre-established risk tolerances, especially during market volatility.

4️⃣ Implement a tiered financial strategy. Separating operating cash from longer-term reserves and endowments helps ensure each type of fund is managed according to its purpose.

Financial stewardship is about building a sustainable path forward, not just protecting what you have today.

Ready to get started? Set up time to meet with one of our advisors: https://www.infinitegiving.com/get-started

08/13/2026

We just got back from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Bridge Conference in D.C., and it reminded us why in-person time with nonprofit leaders matters so much. 🤝

Our CEO, Karen Houghton, spent the week connecting with clients, sitting in on a prospective client's board meeting, and sharing the stage with Cheri-Leigh Erasmus of Accountability Lab to workshop ways to make endowments more accessible. A sunset cruise hosted by Andrew Olsen and DickersonBakker brought even more great conversation and new connections into the mix.

Grateful for the chance to listen, learn, and find new ways to help nonprofits build stronger financial futures.

08/11/2026

Over the next two decades, an estimated $124 trillion is projected to change hands as wealth transfers between generations. Of that, roughly $18 trillion is projected to go directly to charitable causes.

Here's what that could mean for your organization:

📊 An estimated 40–70% of legacy dollars tend to go toward formal endowments or long-term restricted funds, not unrestricted cash.

📊 The average age of a donor's first planned gift is just 52.8, younger than many nonprofits assume.

Translation: the nonprofits set up to receive and steward these kinds of gifts, not just cash donations, may be best positioned to benefit from this shift.

That's where thoughtful financial infrastructure comes in. Having a brokerage account, an endowment strategy, and a plan for stewarding non-cash and legacy gifts isn't just "nice to have" anymore; it may be a growing part of long-term nonprofit sustainability.

At Infinite Giving, we help nonprofits get on the path to financial success by making it easier to receive, invest, and steward these kinds of gifts, all in one place.

Learn more: https://www.infinitegiving.com/

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