Show How Your Nonprofit Is Making a Difference: 10 Dos and Don’ts
Tips from experts that can help you measure results, share them in meaningful and inspiring ways, and avoid common pitfalls.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Proposal Budgets Should Strengthen Your Case for Support: Here’s How
5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
Grant Makers, Here’s How to Support Nonprofits Led by People of Color
Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.
By Aisha Benson
Contributor
Five Ways Grant Makers Can Encourage Everyday Giving
In the wake of recent news that individual giving to charities slipped again last year, commentators have examined root causes and put forward creative solutions, yet one source of influence deserves greater focus: institutional philanthropy.
By Andrew Dunckelman
Contributor
Conference: Fundraising Strategies and Successes at Often-Overlooked HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities should build up their planned-giving programs and focus more on seeking federally funded grants, according to a panel discussion at the conference, which also described successful fundraising drives.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Relentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. Here’s How to Fix Things.
Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing
By Allison Fine
Contributor
How 3 Charities Are Trying to Attract Everyday Donors
The groups’ strategies include appealing to volunteers, adding humor to appeals, and surveying supporters to find messages that resonate.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Tips to Reach More Small-Dollar Donors
Veteran fundraisers say don’t be afraid to ask existing supporters for help, make phone calls, and offer donors lots of ways to give.
By Ben Gose and Rasheeda Childress
Can Your Group Stay Neutral on Controversial Topics? 5 Things to Know
A communications pro offers tips for nonprofits considering whether to publicly take a stand on divisive issues.
By Seth Chalmer
Contributor
8 Tips for Seeking Grants From Community Foundations
Experts share insights to help you build inroads to these grant makers, secure their support — and avoid common faux pas when forging ties.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor