Despite all the stories of institutions raising eye-popping amounts of money, capital campaigns often fail spectacularly. Why do things go wrong? And what strategies can help ensure that such campaigns succeed from the get-go?
Read MoreFor funders and fundraisers alike, keeping track of stakeholder conversations can be hard in an era of digital overload. We connect with a tech firm that’s built a new tool to help organizations navigate an increasingly noisy nonprofit landscape.
Read MoreThe latest research on women and philanthropy from the Lilly School suggests that women of all races take a lead role in prompting charitable giving and fundraisers who ignore them do so at their peril. We dig into these important findings.
Read MoreWhen the primary benefactor behind a nonprofit goes away, it can be a rough transition to a new and sustainable funding model. Some organizations don’t survive. The Ucross Foundation’s artist colony is determined to learn the ways of fundraising.
Read MoreTito’s Homemade Vodka now calls itself a charity company that “just happens to sell vodka on the side.” Its expanded philanthropy pays keen attention to improving employee satisfaction, productivity, and—of course—the bottom line.
Read MoreProjecting charitable giving by Americans has always been more of an art than a science. But now it’s getting even harder to make reliable estimates thanks to changes in tax law and other factors. So how can nonprofits know what to expect?
Read MoreA major falloff in charitable donations may yet materialize as a result of changes in federal tax law. But interviews with more than two dozen experts who track nonprofit giving reveal that fundraising kept going strong in 2018, with many groups pulling in donations at record levels.
Read MoreTo increase giving to their cause, charities should inform existing and potential donors about what others are contributing, according to new research. But gender can play a key role in influencing this psychological dynamic.
Read MoreNonprofit employers have become more accommodating when staff need a break to handle pressing personal issues. But fundraisers with lots of responsibility can find it tricky to step away from work. Here’s how to swing it.
Read MoreFundraising experts have long called for an end to capital campaigns and the pressure they cause for fundraisers and their institutions. Macalester College is an example of a school charting a new path. How’s that working out?
Read MoreHe was the author of five textbooks on fundraising and the brains behind Indiana University’s blockbuster strategies for raising boatloads of cash. What was Kent Dove’s secret sauce?
Read MoreAs fundraisers everywhere pray for end-of-the-year miracles, Karen Brooks Hopkins draws on her decades of chasing money—and landing big gifts—to offer some bracing advice on how to succeed in this business.
Read MoreWith crowdfunding campaigns bringing in more cash for a range of causes, eight California charities working on behalf of immigrants have formed a new fundraising coalition that will debut on Giving Tuesday.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that many women have been enraged by the ascendancy of Donald Trump. Now, new research documents how this anger affected their charitable giving after the 2016 election.
Read MoreWe continue our monthly series on fundraising careers with a deep dive into job interviews, which can be a minefield for even the most seasoned development professionals. Here’s how not to screw up.
Read MoreFunding for rare diseases rarely comes from foundations or billionaire donors. Instead, it mostly comes from the families and friends of people affected. Here’s an example of how a small community of donors can underwrite significant research.
Read MoreA group of foundations and other donors have pooled their resources to provide grants and loans that help progressive organizations test new fundraising ideas or expand existing fundraising efforts.
Read MoreWe look at the story behind a big gift to a struggling hospital in an underserved urban neighborhood. Such donations are rare. So how did this one come about?
Read MoreReaching the top of the fundraising world involves so much more than perfecting one’s solicitation skills. Just ask Bob Carter, whose varied and successful career offers a number of lessons.
Read MoreDo today's young people have what it takes to succeed in grueling jobs that generally consist of 90 percent rejection? A veteran fundraiser reflects on the growing challenges—yet exhilarating upsides—of chasing donors.
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