chad-barger

Chad Barger

Chad Barger helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively.  He is the chief strategist and owner of the firm Productive Fundraising, which focuses on bringing actionable, research-based fundraising tactics to small and mid-sized non-profits. He is an internationally top-rated conference speaker and webinar presenter as well as a master trainer of nonprofit boards that “don’t want to fundraise.” He teaches fundraising at Messiah University and is one of only 117 fundraisers in the world to achieve the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credential. Chad is also a strategic advisor and coach to many non-profit fundraisers, executive directors and board members.

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How to Make the Most of the Slow Season: 5 Fundraising Experts Weigh in

How to Make the Most of the Slow Season: 5 Fundraising Experts Weigh in

The slow season can feel strange for fundraisers. After months of campaigns, events, appeals, and urgent deadlines, the quieter stretch...

How to Seamlessly Turn Museum Visitors Into Supporters

How to Seamlessly Turn Museum Visitors Into Supporters

Your museum has a unique opportunity to inspire visitors to form a personal connection through compelling experiences. Yet, that connection...

How to Collect Donations with Revolut Pay: Everything You Need to Know

How to Collect Donations with Revolut Pay: Everything You Need to Know

Revolut Pay is an emerging digital wallet used by more than 70 million customers worldwide. Already available in 40 countries,...

How 4 Nonprofits Amplified Their In-person Fundraising with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk

How 4 Nonprofits Amplified Their In-person Fundraising with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk

Studies show that 84% of U.S. consumers prefer using self-service kiosks, indicating a rise in contactless payments. In-person fundraising software...

Afterpay & Klarna for Nonprofits: How to Boost Donations

Afterpay & Klarna for Nonprofits: How to Boost Donations

Did you know that 86.5 million Americans used buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in 2024 alone? Providers like Klarna...

How to Overcome Credit Card Testing Attacks: Tips and Tools for Nonprofits

How to Overcome Credit Card Testing Attacks: Tips and Tools for Nonprofits

An alarming 62 million Americans had fraudulent charges on their credit and debit cards in 2024. Card testing attackers often...

How to Run an Impactful Mental Health Awareness Campaign

How to Run an Impactful Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Almost 14% of the global population suffers from mental illness in 2025. Shockingly, out of the 970 million people diagnosed,...

Points of Light Conference 2025: What to Know

Points of Light Conference 2025: What to Know

The Points of Light Conference will unite social impact leaders from June 3-6, 2025, in New Orleans. With nearly 1,500...

Understanding Your Fundraising Efficiency Ratio: Why It Matters

Understanding Your Fundraising Efficiency Ratio: Why It Matters

Every dollar counts when it comes to supporting your mission, but how do you know if you're spending the right...

Candy Bar Fundraising: Easy Tips for Schools to Raise Money

Candy Bar Fundraising: Easy Tips for Schools to Raise Money

Candy sales reached an all-time high in 2023, bringing in a whopping $49 billion. What if there was a way...

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