Hard Times, Hard Decisions: 7 Things Small and Midsize Charities Should Do When a Recession Looms
With economists warning of an economic downturn, nonprofits and experts talk about what charities should do now to weather the storm.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How to Say No to Grant Seekers
Grant makers who have to turn down requests on a regular basis say it’s an art form — you need to be sensitive but also firm. Here are their tips.
By PAGE SNOW
Contributor
Introvert or Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Fundraiser?
Mixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too.
Social-Media Etiquette for Grant Makers and Grantees
A donor cautions against impulsive actions on social media and offers advice on how to use its power to strengthen relationships.
By ISA CATTO
Contributor
9 Lessons About Planned Giving That May Surprise You
Tips to help your nonprofit jump start its planned giving program.
By Jenny Xia
Contributor
Coverage and Tools About Impact Investing
This toolkit contains some of our best reporting and tools on how foundations and nonprofits are using impact investing to pursue their missions.
Inside One Group’s Fundraising Windfall From Donor-Advised Funds
Why the Pan-Mass Challenge is the only regional nonprofit among the top recipients of Fidelity Charitable donations.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How to Jump-Start Your Nonprofit Career in 2019
Here’s what experts we interviewed suggest you do to advance in your nonprofit career.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
8 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2019
Donor-advised funds will keep growing rapidly, livestreaming will become a bigger deal, and other changes likely to occur in the coming year.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
4 Ways to Persuade Trustees to Invest in Marketing
Speak in terms your board members understand; use data to show the connection between awareness, advertising, and greater giving; and compare your revenue to that of your competitors
By Will Hajjar and Andy Semons