Pacific Northwest Fundraising

As summer schedules heat up and donors head out on vacation, your nonprofit's email open rates might dip temporarily.

But treating the "summer slump" as an excuse to go completely dark is a major risk to your donor retention. Retention isn't built during high-stakes campaigns; it’s protected during the quiet, ordinary months.

A brief, personalized impact video or a simple thank-you note sent this week keeps your mission top of mind before the auto-replies roll in.

Stewardship doesn’t have to be complicated to cut through the summer noise. It just has to be consistent.

Schedule a consult: https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94

Matching Gifts Matter

One of the most powerful Give More 24! tools is also one of the most overlooked.
Matching gifts.

A strong matching gift strategy creates:
✔ Urgency
✔ Momentum
✔ Increased donor participation
✔ Greater campaign visibility

Matching gifts don't happen in September.
They happen through preparation.

📅 Schedule a Meeting:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94

Now marks the official start of a brand-new fiscal year for thousands of nonprofits across the Pacific Northwest.

No matter what your final numbers looked like on June 30, the scoreboard resets to zero this morning. Don't let the clean slate intimidate you; treat it as an intentional runway.

The strongest development teams don’t wait until autumn to figure out their next moves. Use the quiet space of July to orient your staff, set your quarterly milestones, and map the trail ahead.

Ready to set your new fiscal year up for predictable growth? Let’s chart the course.

Book a consult: https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94

Happy Independence Day from the Pacific Northwest Fundraising team!

Today, as we light up the grills, hit the local trails, and gather with family and friends across the region, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible spirit of community that defines the Pacific Northwest.

To the nonprofit leaders, development teams, and passionate change-makers who work tirelessly every single day to make our communities stronger, more equitable, and more resilient—thank you.

Your dedication is the true engine behind community progress. We hope you take today to completely disconnect, recharge, and enjoy a safe and beautiful holiday.

Wishing you a joyful and restful 4th of July weekend!

The "unicorn" employee is a myth, but a high-yielding fundraising system doesn't have to be. 🦄

We are wrapping up our campaign with a final, deep look at Eddie Allen's executive feature in CEO Monthly! Learn how to seamlessly pair macro system architecture with micro daily fundraising focus to build a resilient, scaling organization.

🏛️ Read the Feature Article: https://ceomonthly.com/beyond-the-mythical-employee-eddie-allen-on-rebuilding-nonprofit-development-roles-for-real-world-impact/

Strategy without a precise, friction-free playbook for daily ex*****on is just a highly polished wishlist. 📋

Give your front-line development office the tools they need to convert attention into revenue. Stream Eddie Allen's technical operational breakdown on The Focused Fundraiser podcast to learn how to completely optimize your mid-tier donor pipelines.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEnKAqRbSmY

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fgJFovKoRC9Afb0fibW1O?si=4yCqpJV1SOOq1mhk61m7NQ

🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-development-directors-quit-in-16-months-eddie-allen/id1828249318?i=1000773885106

One of the fastest ways to increase Give More 24! campaign performance?

Matching gifts.

Matching gifts:
✅ Create urgency
✅ Increase donor participation
✅ Encourage larger gifts
✅ Expand campaign momentum

But successful matching gift campaigns don’t happen at the last minute.

They require:
• Relationship building
• Strategic planning
• Campaign integration
• Donor communication strategy

At PNWF, we help nonprofits secure and maximize matching gift opportunities that drive measurable results.

📅 Schedule a Strategy Meeting: https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94
📧 [email protected]

True nonprofit sustainability cannot be built on a script. It must be built on healthy architecture. 🏛️
Revisit our feature in CEO Monthly where PNWF Founder + CEO Eddie Allen outlines the system architecture needed to transition fundraising from an isolated, heavy burden into a shared team craft.
“Fundraising should be a craft practiced in community, not a burden carried in isolation.” — Eddie Allen

Read the full article here: https://ceomonthly.com/beyond-the-mythical-employee-eddie-allen-on-rebuilding-nonprofit-development-roles-for-real-world-impact/

Today marks the official close of the fiscal year for thousands of nonprofits across the Pacific Northwest.

​No matter what the final numbers look like on your ledger tonight, take a moment to celebrate. Celebrate your team’s hard work, your board’s dedication, and your donors’ immense generosity.
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Tomorrow morning, the ledger resets to zero.
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Don't wait until autumn to figure out your next steps. Use the momentum of this close to orient your team, onboard new board members, and solidify your Q1 milestones.
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The trail ahead is clear when your strategy is built on solid ground.
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Ready to set your next fiscal year up for record-breaking growth? Let’s chart the course together.
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Book a consult: https://meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94
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A sustainable strategy requires knowing when to pause and check the map.

This Friday, July 3rd, the Pacific Northwest Fundraising office will be closed in observance of Independence Day as our team takes time to rest and recharge with family.

Before we head offline, we want to ensure your development team has complete clarity for the month ahead.

If you have urgent Q3 launch questions or need an extra set of eyes on your summer stewardship plans, drop them in our inbox today so we can tackle them together.

Reach us through [email protected].

Have a safe and restful holiday weekend!