5 must-know strategies to navigate fundraising in an election year

Election years bring real fundraising challenges. Donor attention shifts, political fatigue sets in, and competition for charitable dollars intensifies. Yet some nonprofits find ways to not just survive election season, but grow through it.

Watch Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, in this webinar focused on what fundraisers need to know to protect and grow revenue during the 2026 election year.

From understanding how donor behavior shifts in an election cycle to the practical strategies that keep giving on track, we cover what the data shows and what your team can do ahead of Election Day.

In this webinar, we covered:

• How election years historically impact donor behavior and charitable giving
• The fundraising approaches most likely to hold up under political pressure
• Which giving channels and gift types tend to be most resilient in election years
• Practical steps your team can take before, during, and after the 2026 elections

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