Articles
2026 Holiday Printing & Mailing Deadlines
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for printing and mailing. Here are the important Chalk Line dates and deadlines to keep in mind for the 2026 holiday season.
A Year-End Communications Guide for Nonprofits
A practical guide to planning year-end donor communications, creating stronger appeals, segmenting your audience, and following up effectively.
Fundraising Resources and Tips from the Experts
A refreshed collection of useful fundraising articles and guides for individuals, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits and Organizations
Build a more resilient fundraising program by cultivating both corporate partners and individual donors.
Individual Fundraising Strategies: A Practical Framework for Support Raising
A practical framework for setting fundraising goals, telling your story, building donor relationships, and making it easy to give.
Anatomy of a Great Donor Newsletter
Keep donor newsletters simple, clean, and relational with these practical layout and content guidelines.
How to Create a Nonprofit Annual Communications Calendar
A simple framework for planning nonprofit donor communications so your organization stays visible and connected year-round.