In her annual end-of-year reflection, Karen Brooks Hopkins, president emerita of Brooklyn Academy of Music, recalls an unusual trip to meet with a donor in a far-off—and very cold—location.
Read MoreFor years, scholars have predicted a surge in charitable giving as a result of massive wealth transfer between generations. Data on bequests suggest it may finally be emerging. Are fundraisers ready to take advantage of it?
Read MoreOrganizations focused on climate and equity still get a small slice of the funding pie, but have scored some big grants in recent years. Fundraisers discuss promising developments and what still needs to change.
Read MoreWhile the pandemic has challenged higher education in many ways, it hasn't put much of a dent in the field’s long-term fundraising prospects. Fundraisers tell us how they’re staying connected with donors.
Read MoreAccording to marketing executive Greg Warner, donor decline demands a shift toward a more personalized approach geared toward the best prospects, with plenty of attention to donors’ “digital body language.”
Read MoreGrantAdvisor and Technology Association of Grantmakers are on a mission to fix grant applications. After painstaking analysis of existing forms, they found that applicants are jumping through many of the same hoops, over and over.
Read MoreWith advertising no longer offering stable revenue for news outlets, private donations are becoming a larger part of the industry. Fundraisers share their success stories and insights into how philanthropy fits into the business.
Read MoreMusic nonprofits faced difficult challenges during the pandemic, with crucial revenue streams shut down for months. We spoke with fundraisers to find out how they got by—and how they are moving forward.
Read MoreLiterary arts nonprofits face unique fundraising challenges, often falling through the cracks of donor interest. Fundraisers explain how they’ve stayed afloat and share encouraging funding trends they hope will continue.
Read MoreIn the past year, education nonprofits have had to contend with short-term crises and deep-seated inequities. We talked to K-12 fundraisers about how they adapted, their greatest funding needs, and whether donors stepped up.
Read MoreWe check in with fundraisers working in Southern California to see how cash is flowing in the region after a brutal year. Morale is high for many, although some are concerned about whether positive funding trends will last.
Read MoreThe pandemic and heightened concern about systemic racism prompted a huge surge in giving to criminal justice reform groups. We spoke with several fundraisers to learn how the past year impacted their work—and what’s next.
Read MoreThe Parkinson's Foundation granted $10 million more than expected, after 2020 proved to be a surprisingly strong year for fundraising. Here’s where the money is headed, and why donors and researchers have cause for optimism.
Read MoreClunky, time-consuming grant applications are a hassle, but they also exacerbate inequity. The #FixTheForm campaign wants to improve the process, first by making full grant applications available in advance.
Read MoreIn the past year, higher education fundraisers have had to adapt nearly everything they do. Some practices will surely be returning to normal, but guest contributor Dr. Mirko Widenhorn says some changes were for the best.
Read MoreWestfall Gold, a major donor cultivation consultancy, has hosted over 400 “major donor experiences” that have raised over $1 billion. We talk to founder Bob Westfall about how nonprofits can unleash the power of major donors.
Read MoreInterest in animal welfare causes remained high during the past year, fundraisers reported, though organizations had to pivot their messaging and outreach. Here’s how groups responded and how they’re moving forward.
Read MoreAs COVID-19 prompted mass layoffs and exacerbated existing inequities in employment, it also shone a light on the essential roles many low-income workers play. We look at how these factors have affected nonprofit fundraising.
Read MoreThe past year has been one of the most challenging on record for fundraisers. We take a look back at how the pandemic has changed the field, and which adaptations may be here to stay in a post-COVID era.
Read MoreThe pandemic has disproportionately impacted the LGBTQ+ community. It’s also been hard on nonprofits. But fundraisers at prominent organizations say donors sustained their support—and some new backers stepped up.
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