Innovative NonProfit

10/13/2026

Client Spotlight! We’ve had the pleasure of working with the Mitchell Technical College Foundation since 2021. They are a longtime Engage client, and we have partnered with them on a comprehensive fundraising strategy and coaching.

Thank you Mitchell Tech Foundation for your continued partnership with us!

10/09/2026

The SD Day of Giving is coming fast! But you know what's coming event faster? The deadline to register to participate!

Register by Friday, OCT 23. Just two weeks left!

https://www.southdakotagives.org/register

10/05/2026

You’ve done the work to build a strategic plan. You’ve got metrics, timelines, champions, tactics, goals, objectives. The work is printed and bound, proudly resting on the corner of your desk. Now comes the real work, nonprofit strategic plan implementation is where most organizations stall. If you follow these five tips, you can keep your plan alive and functioning until it’s time for the next one. Read more:

Your strategic plan shouldn't gather dust. Here are five practical ways nonprofits keep a strategic plan alive and actually implemented, from board culture to quarterly reporting.

10/01/2026

A reminder for Northern Hills nonprofits!

Northern Hills nonprofits, make sure that the Jim Hess Community Forward Grant is on your radar!

This $15,000 opportunity supports nonprofits using collaborative, sustainable practices to accomplish their mission.

A grant will be awarded to two nonprofits working in Butte, Lawrence, and Meade Counties.

This annual grant is made possible by the late Dr. Jim Hess, who had a profound love for his Northern Hills community.

🔷Learn more & apply: https://bhacf.org/grants/the-jim-hess-northern-hills-community-forward-grant/

10/01/2026

Year-end giving season is upon us, and your donors are ready to hear from you. 📣

But before that first appeal goes out, ask yourself:

- Is your donor contact info current, or will some letters bounce back?
- Do you know which appeals your donors actually respond to: a heartfelt story, a matching gift, a clear impact update?
- Can you compare this year's results to last year's, and the year before?

That last one matters more than most people realize. When you look at performance across appeals and across years, patterns start to show up. You might find a message type that works every single time, or an effort that quietly isn't paying off. Those insights are almost impossible to spot one campaign at a time.

You shouldn't have to dig through spreadsheets to find them.

That's where Engage comes in. Engage keeps your donor data clean and in one place, so you can pull reports in minutes and plan your year-end appeals around what truly works. And our team walks alongside you the whole way, from setup to training, to support from real people who know your mission.

The result? Less guesswork, stronger donor relationships, and a year-end season that feels a lot less stressful.

Want to see how it could work for your nonprofit? Sign up for Engage office hours with Miranda for a low-pressure chat to have your questions answered! email us at [email protected] to get signed up.

09/30/2026

Last Call
Sixteen sessions. One keynote. Three days in the Black Hills with the people who do this work in South Dakota.

Major gifts. Legacy societies. Donor data and AI. Board governance. Workforce planning. Ethics. Storytelling. Day of Giving prep.
Registration closes soon, and the room block at The Hotel Alex Johnson goes with it.

$150 AFP South Dakota members · $180 non-members
Hotel: $155/night, code 914 — (605) 342-1210
October 14–16 · Rapid City · Register: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpsdsouthdakotachapter/events/philanthropy-summit-26

09/29/2026

Noticed you can't post as many links lately? You're not alone. Meta is limiting free Pages to about two link posts a month, which is a huge frustration for nonprofits who rely on Facebook for sharing events and donation pages.

The good news: there are ways to adapt, and it's a great reminder to grow the channels you actually own. Here's what changed and what to do. Link in comments since we've been affected by these changes already!

09/25/2026

👋 It's easy to forget there are real people behind a logo, so here’s a little visual reminder of who we are. We're INP, and these are some of the faces behind the workshops, strategy sessions, and the "just checking in" calls and emails.
We know running a nonprofit can feel like a lot with constant multi-tasking and never enough hours in the day. That's exactly why we do this work, we genuinely love walking alongside organizations like yours, cheering you on, and helping you plan, grow, and work through the tricky stuff.
So if you've been thinking about reaching out, consider this your sign. We’d love to hear what you’re working on and how we can help. Send us a message or email us at [email protected]

09/24/2026

The air is cool. The leaves are vibrant. The kids are busy with school and activities. There is just something about autumn that evokes a desire to nest and get cozy. All those features of fall also make it a great time to launch a giving campaign for your nonprofit. Read more here:

The air is cool. The leaves are vibrant. The kids are busy with school and activities. There is just something about autumn that evokes a desire to nest and get cozy. All those features of fall also make it a great time to launch a giving campaign for your nonprofit.

09/17/2026

Fundraising teams are often stretched thin by meetings, reports, and daily demands, but staying busy doesn't always mean you're moving your mission forward. This guide shares practical habits for protecting your time, cutting the busy work that doesn't pay off, and making donor connections more personal. Download here: https://www.innovnp.com/smart-fundraising-habits