New Resources to Help Fundraisers Connect With Women Donors
Research shows women are more likely to give than men, but fundraising efforts do not always speak to women donors. A new set of resources offers advice for more... Read more.
Though Giving Remained Strong Amid Crisis, COVID, Inflation and Other Woes Gutted Many Nonprofits
Record levels of charitable giving allowed most nonprofits to persevere during the pandemic, but the layered challenges of recent years have proven too much for... Read more.
Charities Aiding Immigrants and Refugees Fare Better When They Raise Money from Private Sources
Ongoing crises and political developments have challenged nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees, but sometimes also pose fundraising opportunities. Unsurprisingly,... Read more.
How Northern California Charities Have Grappled With the Pandemic, Other Fundraising Challenges
Northern California’s charities face a set of unique challenges, made all the more difficult by the ongoing pandemic. We spoke with several fundraisers in the... Read more.
Organization Serving Military Families Exults After Big Cash Infusion From MacKenzie Scott
“There is probably not a word big enough to say how excited we are about this gift,” says the head of Operation Homefront. With $20 million from MacKenzie Scott,... Read more.
Mourning the Loss of Robert Sharpe, Legendary Fundraising Expert, Tireless Truth-Seeker
Robert Sharpe, the well-known planned giving expert, tragically passed away last week at 68. Holly Hall reflects on his career and his dedication to telling the... Read more.
Is the Golden Age of Philanthropy (and Fundraising) Finally Dawning?
For 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... Read more.
Facing Donor Decline, How Can Fundraisers Shift Their Playbooks?
According to marketing executive Greg Warner, donor decline demands a shift toward a more personalized approach geared toward the best prospects, with plenty of... Read more.
Fundraising Is Becoming a Bigger Part of the News Business, Bringing Hope and New Challenges
With advertising no longer offering stable revenue for news outlets, private donations are becoming a larger part of the industry. Fundraisers share their success... Read more.
How Charities Focused on Music Are Beginning to Climb Out of the Pandemic
Music nonprofits faced difficult challenges during the pandemic, with crucial revenue streams shut down for months. We spoke with fundraisers to find out how they... Read more.
How the Pandemic Spurred a Rise in Giving to Worker-Focused Charities
As 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... Read more.
The Pandemic Changed Fundraising. A Year Later, What Lessons Can We Learn?
The 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... Read more.
How Housing and Homelessness Fundraisers Are Faring in Difficult Times
Organizations working in housing and homelessness have faced tough challenges over the past year. We check in with several groups to learn how they’ve adjusted... Read more.
How Bill and Melinda Gates Seek to Reverse Declines in the Ranks of Small Donors
Over the past two decades, growing inequality has contributed to declining numbers of “everyday donors.” Decidedly non-everyday donors Bill and Melinda Gates... Read more.
Mourning the Loss of a Legendary Fundraiser: A Reporter’s Lament
Naomi Levine, who led a transformative fundraising campaign that made NYU the top-tier institution it is today, passed away last month at the age of 97. Longtime... Read more.
As the Dance Community Struggles Financially During COVID, Performers Suffer the Most
With donations and revenues becoming unreliable at best, leaders in the dance community have had to adapt their fundraising to meet the moment. Nevertheless, individual... Read more.
Pandemic and Economic Woes Decimated Many Nonprofits’ 2020 Fundraising Returns
Facing a raging pandemic, economic recession and restricted options for fundraising, many charities are being forced to slash their budgets. Nonprofit leaders report... Read more.
Planned Giving Proves to Be a Fundraising Lifeline in the Pandemic
It’s been a brutal year for fundraisers as they struggle with health and economic crises and constraints on in-person interactions. But according to a recent survey,... Read more.
In Pandemic, Mental Health Charities Struggle With Fundraising Challenges and Increased Need
The pandemic is causing rates of depression, stress, substance abuse, anxiety and other psychological problems to rise sharply. Fundraisers at charities addressing... Read more.
Key Misperceptions in Philanthropy: Annual Meeting Aims to Educate Affluent Donors
Every year, Goldman Sachs brings wealthy donors together with leading experts from the philanthropy world. Here’s a quick sampling of what those donors heard this... Read more.
Weak Branding Can Hinder Fundraising. A New Toolkit Offers Help to Nonprofits
Branding and marketing are important to fundraising, but nonprofits often skimp on costly design consulting. A new, free toolkit could help organizations level up.... Read more.
In a Chaotic Year, Fundraising for Women and Girls’ Charities is the Best and Worst of Times
A tumultuous year has sowed economic uncertainty and pulled donors in several directions. As a result, some organizations serving women and girls have seen funding... Read more.
COVID-19: Severe Stress Among New York Emergency Workers Prompts Donor Response
Emergency medical workers in New York are experiencing serious mental health strains as the pandemic continues. Corporate, foundation and family donors are responding... Read more.
Visual Arts Organizations Scramble to Sustain Fundraising. Many Won’t Survive
The pandemic, related closures and a decimated economy are placing tremendous financial strain on visual arts institutions. Even as they start to reopen on a limited... Read more.
All for One: Should Fundraisers Be Evaluated Based on Team or Individual Performance?
According to one fundraising director, Kent Weimer, evaluating your entire team based on one shared goal is the only way to go, as it rewards cooperation. Other... Read more.
Facing COVID and Tanking Oil and Gas Industries, Southwest Charities Struggle to Raise Money
Southwestern states have been hit hard by the coronavirus, and a depressed oil and gas industry threatens regional corporate giving. As a result, fundraisers in... Read more.
Thriving, Struggling or Fragile? Fundraising Advice for 3 Types of COVID-era Nonprofit
Nonprofits are experiencing tremendous uncertainty right now, but according to fundraising consultant Scott Schultz, most are in one of three categories—thriving,... Read more.
“It’s an Amazon World.” Online Marketing Is Forcing Fundraisers to Adapt
People are still motivated to give to charities, but fundraisers need to compete with increasingly advanced online marketing. At a recent fundraising conference,... Read more.
Securing Donors’ Trust is Harder Than Ever. An Expert Offers Advice for Fundraisers
At a recent (virtual) conference on fundraising and marketing, Rohit Bhargava told fundraisers that we’re currently in a “believability crisis.” The author... Read more.
As Nonprofits Struggle, “Progressive Stimulus” Will Back Fundraising Innovations
The pandemic and economic downturn have nonprofits reeling, in many cases, needing to find new and improved revenue streams. A group of progressive funders is out... Read more.
