Confused by wealth screening? Here is a quick rundown from one of our fundraising consultants, Boaz Witbeck! bit.ly/4dxjLcV

The 4th Annual Skip Day saw AmPhillers: • Volunteering at the school carnival • Touring gardens, & art exhibits • Camping for the weekend • And even traveling through the Alps & Turkey! Skip Day 2026 was a reminder to each of us of the richness of the civil society.

We recently asked our database team what the most common mistakes they see clients make with their databases. These were our favorite responses that may or may not conveniently align with our extreme bias towards clean data and proper database hygiene.

Sadie Elliott, Director of the Herzog Foundation Institute, joined Givers, Doers, & Thinkers to discuss how innovative philanthropy is strengthening K-12 Christian education. Listen to the full conversation here: bit.ly/3PCHLDy @amphil @center4civilsoc

thegivingreview.com/giving-r… @GivingReview co-editor @WilliamSchambra talks about differences between establishment and everyday philanthropy with @amphil co-founder Jeremy Beer on @center4civilsoc’s last Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast … The dominant model of large-scale grantmaking by establishment philanthropy in America, Schambra argues, arises from a Progressive Era faith in elite-credentialed professional experts, data-drivenness, and top-down attempts to solve social problems. By contrast, he champions everyday philanthropy, which trusts citizens, community leaders, and local institutions to deal with problems from the ground up—however messily in our democratic civil society. Establishment philanthropy and progressivism “originated in this same notion that American public life is chaotic because we rely too much on citizens to run their own lives,” according to Schambra. “The point was our life is chaotic because people are caught up in these minor concerns like their own neighborhoods, their own religions. I mean, this was a period, as you know, of mass migration from southern and eastern Europe, and all of these people were bringing these very peculiar religious beliefs over here.” Schambra also discusses Alexis de Tocqueville, Robert L. Woodson, Sr., Cordelia Taylor, his experience at the Bradley Foundation, humility as a philanthropic virtue, and the need to balance philanthropic freedom against concerns about philanthropic power that is concentrated and anti-democratic.

📢Calling all apostolate leaders, staff members, philanthropists, and friends! Register today for the Nonprofit Summit (co-hosted by @innovestinc and @amphil)! Use code EARLYBIRD to get $100 off the regular ticket price (promo ends on June 15)! napalegalinstitute.org/nonpr…

Without a concrete fundraising strategy for 2026, you're likely to fall short of your fundraising goals, and your ability to fulfill your mission will suffer. AmPhil's experts can help you map out a smart, savvy strategy to keep your fundraising on track! hubs.li/Q04j58_N0

How’s your fundraising pitch? When you ask for a donor’s support, you implicitly tell them why they should give. To do that, you have to guess what their motivations are . . . and it’s vitally important you get that right.

If your nonprofit has hit a growth ceiling, it's probably because everything still lives in the founder's head. Your systems need to keep pace with your vision. Thanks for sharing this one, Stephanie D'Anselmi!

Your donor database needs regularly updates in order to perform well. Check out these 4 easy steps to clean up your database! bit.ly/49VLpiN

For AmPhil Skip Day 2026, we took a page out of Alexis de Tocqueville's book (literally!) and reflected on journeys across America that highlight the importance of our voluntary associations. View full post here: bit.ly/4g2sHKj

Looking for #donor upgrades? Don’t fall for the trap of thinking capacity is all that matters. Learning which donors are most inclined to upgrade is just as crucial as knowing which are able to according to the depth of their pockets. #majorgifts #fundraising #charitablegiving

Good donor research finds people aligned with your mission. 3 places to start: Your database – Consistent donors often have greater capacity. Your current donors' networks – They know others who share their values. Donors to similar missions – Look for mission neighbors.

Thinking about a capital campaign? You can't spend the same time and money as your current development efforts and expect a 10x return. Success requires investment, intensity, and institutional grit. Does your team have it?

Are you a brand new major gifts officer? Your first 90 days are absolutely crucial. Ben Domingue walks through the most important things you need to do in those first few months, and shares a story about a new hire who spotted a gap and filled it. Check it out below!

Are these 5 major gifts myths holding back your fundraising success? bit.ly/48PBA5F

On June 5, we will be celebrating our 4th annual Skip Day! Our firm sets this holiday aside for AmPhillers and their families to spend the day in their communities, strengthening their own corners of civil society. We can't wait to see all the Skip Day activities this year!

If you have the wrong people doing the wrong things, your database will stink. The solution is to build a system where: • Data is clean & trusted • Roles are clearly defined • Fundraisers work independently How many people on your team understand your database?

Good donor research can mean the difference between going into a meeting feeling at ease or on edge. Great research helps you build strong relationships with your donors and prospects. Tools worth checking out: WealthEngine, iWave, DonorSearch, LexisNexis, Foundation Directory

Too many major donor prospects? This is the reality of a great direct mail program, as Alexander Hyatt shares below. Build a good communication system and your donor pipeline will thrive!