Q&A With the Lilly School’s New Environmental Philanthropy Scholar
Ashley Enrici recently joined the faculty of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in a new role dedicated to examining issues at the intersection of the environment and philanthropy.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
The Pandemic Accelerated the Growth of Midlevel Fundraising Programs
During the crisis, midlevel programs increased online communications significantly. Going forward, fundraisers will need to recalibrate how much emphasis to put on digital, direct mail, and in-person events.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Fundraisers will no longer be judged by the gifts they bring in. The organization hopes the changes will lead to more authentic relationships with donors and less burnout for development staff.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
World Vision Launches $1 Billion Campaign
The Every Last One campaign is the group’s largest-ever fund drive. The Christian humanitarian organization aims to meet its ambitious goal by 2023 to help 60 million people around the world lift themselves out of poverty.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
They Came Through in a Crisis. Will 2020’s New Donors Keep Giving?
For many nonprofits, last year’s surge in support from new donors was critical. As fundraisers plan for the future, they’re grappling with questions about sustainability, staffing, and responding to persistent needs.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
North Carolina State U.’s Giving Day Yields Record $58 Million
Fundraisers emphasized matching grants and fast — sometimes personalized — donor acknowledgments during the university’s second giving day in six months.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
The Ethics of Opt-Out Donation Increases
While the tactic of asking donors to opt out of donation increases may net more money in the short term, fundraising experts say it’s unethical and may turn off donors and harm the reputation of the nonprofit world.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
What Nonprofits Are Doing to Increase Diversity in Fundraising.
A number of groups offer internships, mentoring, educational programs, and more to support pathways to leadership for people of color. Here is a sampling of programs.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Diversity Is Not Enough in Fundraising Offices
Nonprofits have been talking about diversity for a long time. But making sure fundraisers feel included and nurturing a sense of belonging require a level of intention most haven’t mustered.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Created Its Own Fundraising Pipeline
A summer “boot camp” helped the All Stars Project train diverse, early-career fundraisers.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor