Veteran Major-Gift Fundraisers Offer Tips to Newcomers
Practice your pitch in front of the mirror — or in front of your kids — and more advice from the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference.
By Nidhi Singh, Eden Stiffman and Timothy Sandoval
What Nonprofit Newsrooms Can Teach Charities About Attracting Online Supporters
ProPublica and the Texas Tribune offer practical lessons on building ties with an information-hungry audience.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Facebook and Twitter are important, but the Women’s Marches and other activist campaigns prove that an older form of electronic technology still has power to motivate followers, says Brian Young of Action Network.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Hollywood Producer Pursues ‘Focused and Specific’ Giving Strategy
Steve Tisch, whose film credits include Forrest Gump and Risky Business, learned his philanthropy from wealthy parents who stressed that the family’s status carried great responsibility to help others.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Following 2016 Tech Troubles, Kimbia Expects a Smaller Give Local Day
Giving where you live remains the focus, but one year after Kimbia’s major technology failure the scope of the event has shifted, with some community foundations switching to different dates or other tech providers.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Study Shows How Monthly Giving Strategies Can Boost Revenue and Keep Donors on Board
The Blackbaud analysis also found that donors who made monthly contributions through bank transfers were more likely to continue giving than those who gave through credit cards.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
4 Tips for Squeezing in More Personal Time
Experts urge setting priorities, learning to say “no,” and establishing personal boundaries to keep the job in perspective.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Trump Budget Proposal Raises Worries: Could AmeriCorps Disappear?
Charities that rely heavily on manpower from the Clinton-era federal program say proposed White House cuts would drastically reduce their ability to provide services and recruit the next generation of leaders.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Long hours, travel, and pressure to be “always on” for donors can take a toll on fundraisers. Many nonprofits are putting a priority on helping workers avert burnout. Also, get tips on how you can keep your job from overwhelming your life.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Watchdogs Seek to Modernize Nonprofit Oversight
Charity regulators struggle to keep up with evolving fundraising approaches and improve oversight of traditional ones, which are often used to target vulnerable people.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor