Case Study: WHYY

If you have ever been on a ship in a storm at sea, you know how challenging it can be to maintain course while minimizing risk.  For fundraisers, the past several years have pummeled non-profit programs with a series of storms: political chaos, economic uncertainty, emerging technology, changing donor behavior, supply chain issues, and a […]

Case Study: MPT PBS App Promotion

At a time when people are “cutting the cord,” there is a need to convert traditional cable watchers to streamers. Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member stations direct plenty of time and effort into promoting paid Passport memberships. However, PBS identified a lack of awareness/education about the free PBS App.  NextGen believes in a strategic balance between […]

Budgeting Is a Balancing Act

Here are the broad brushstrokes of how to think about budgeting—a refresher for some, new tools for others, and some general guidelines as we navigate the impact of global events.

Budgeting is a Bargaining Process

We’ve spent many years where you sit now, running direct-response fundraising programs for nonprofits we believed in. As fiscal year planning deadlines approach, here are some important principles.