How to Land Donor-Advised Fund Gifts
The rules keep fundraisers in the dark, but some groups are breaking through to donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Raise Nearly $2 Billion Online and Off on GivingTuesday
As the day that kicks of year-end appeals wrapped up, U.S. nonprofits had raised an estimated $511 million online and twice as much offline. Many organizations fared better than in 2018 and took advantage of a variety of creative approaches to draw attention. Still, some say the deluge of email appeals may be turning off donors.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
GivingTuesday Is Now an Independent Nonprofit
Eight years after it was started by the 92nd Street Y, the global generosity movement spins off into its own organization.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Flexibility Pays Off for Community Fund
No minimum amount is required to set up a donor-advised fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation — or to make a distribution to a charity.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
When Nonprofits Are Asked to Be the ‘Morals Police’
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is upbeat about its fundraising — but keeping an eye on how big donors react to public scrutiny and economic uncertainty.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How Cultivating Small Donors Led to a $10 Million Gift
The group is getting lots of requests for information about making planned gifts. But it’s also experimenting with how to reach future donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Timeline for Succession Planning
Board members and staff can use this timeline to plan and manage a leadership transition.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Donor Demands, Conflicts of Interest, and Tainted Money Are Fundraisers’ Top Ethical Concerns
Sexual harassment and working with top executive staff are also major concerns for fundraisers, according to a new survey of Association of Fundraising Professionals members.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
National Philanthropic Trust Adds Impact-Investing Portfolios for Donors
New options for DAF holders to make socially and environmentally-responsible investments.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
GoFundMe Expands Nonprofit Fundraising Offerings
Starting in November, the company will add new features, including stronger data capabilities and a donate button.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor