9 Ways to Forge Stronger Connections With Supporters
With rates of giving declining, here are tips for how to better engage everyday Americans.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Nonprofits Learn the Benefits — and Trials — of Ditching the Office
During the pandemic, remote work became the norm for many nonprofits. Now some are giving up their offices entirely.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
What Young Nonprofit Workers Want
Good pay, work-life balance, professional growth, and equitable workplaces are priorities. In a hiring crisis, nonprofits would be smart to pay attention.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Tips for Creating a Smart Donor Survey
To build a donor survey that deepens connections and helps keep supporters giving, find out why they care about your work and what they value the most. Here’s expert advice on how to do that.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
What Ukraine Needs Now: Advice for Donors and Nonprofits
Nonprofits working in Ukraine, including World Central Kitchen and Direct Relief, joined experts on disaster and humanitarian giving to discuss transparency, effective ways to give, and the needs in the short term and long term that donors should consider.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
Without a Succession Plan, ‘You’re Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ ’
The more groups plan for a change in leadership, the better their chances of having a smooth transition. Plus, read a <a href="https://sandbox.philanthropy.com/article/large-numbers-of-nonprofit-leaders-are-stepping-down-and-the-competition-to-find-new-ones-is-fierce">companion piece</a> about the competition for nonprofit leaders as many are stepping down.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Charity’s Guide Helps Nonprofits Use More Equitable Language
International nonprofit Room to Read worked with Global Press to evaluate its communications and update language to preserve the dignity of all people and cultures.
By Geetha Murali and Cristi Hegranes
General Operating Support Is Vital to Advancing Equity, Strengthening Nonprofits, Say Leaders
A panel of experts discusses whether the trend of foundations giving general operating support will continue once the pandemic wanes.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Big Gifts Only, Please: Social-Service Group Runs Capital Campaign Targeted Solely at Major Donors
At the campaign’s close, the organization will invite longtime annual supporters to join campaign donors at a celebration and ask them to consider making a planned gift.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How to Make the Most of Artificial Intelligence and Other Technologies: Advice From Experts
Technology is often presented as the solution to many problems for nonprofits — reducing staff burnout, better targeting of fundraising efforts, and improving budgeting, to name just a few. It can help with all those things, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
By dan.parks
Contributor