From the HYS blog
Insights on sponsorship management, nonprofit technology, and building stronger donor relationships.
13 min read · December 11, 2025
Why Donors Stay: Key Drivers of Loyalty in Child Sponsorship
How emotional storytelling, clear impact reporting, personalized outreach, and reliable operations increase donor loyalty in child sponsorship programs.
16 min read · December 10, 2025
Simple Ways to Engage Donors on Christmas Eve
Practical, low-cost ideas to connect donors on Christmas Eve—personal messages, impact stories, matching gifts, virtual events, and year-end giving reminders.
11 min read · December 10, 2025
Christmas Day Impact Stories That Move Donors
Use personal, data-backed holiday stories to show donors the impact of year-end gifts and grow long-term support.
5 min read · December 10, 2025
How to Find New Donors Online: A 5-Step System
Discover a simple 5-step system to attract new donors online without expensive tools or a big team. Learn proven strategies for nonprofits.
4 min read · December 9, 2025
How to Raise 30–40% of Your Annual Budget in December
Learn how nonprofits can raise 30–40% of their annual budget in December with a clear year-end fundraising strategy.
11 min read · December 6, 2025
Gala Themes That Strengthen Donor Connection
Six gala theme ideas—immersive missions, storytelling, community celebration, intimate dinners, and interactive engagement—to deepen donor connection and grow support.
21 min read · December 5, 2025
How to Keep Donors Connected in the Final Weeks of the Year
Practical year-end fundraising strategies: set targets, segment donors, personalize multichannel outreach, tell impact stories, and thank supporters promptly.
16 min read · December 3, 2025
How to Write Year-End Messages That Increase Donor Retention
Personalize year-end donor messages with stories, timely gratitude, clear CTAs and multichannel timing to strengthen relationships and boost retention.
15 min read · December 2, 2025
How Giving Tuesday Lifts Year-End Donor Support
Use Giving Tuesday to kick off year-end fundraising: set SMART goals, track metrics, run multi-channel storytelling, and convert donors into long-term supporters.