3 of America’s Favorite Charities Received Gifts From MacKenzie Scott
Over the past two years, few donors have gotten as much attention as MacKenzie Scott, the novelist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
More Donors Made One-Time and Monthly Online Gifts in 2020
Food banks, faith-based organizations and congregations, and public broadcasting posted the biggest growth in revenue from one-time donors.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Fundraiser Turns to Podcasting to Shine a Spotlight on Black Development Professionals
A longtime fundraiser, Kia Croom, gives other Black philanthropy professionals a space to underline their value to the field and find support.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How to Hang On to Fundraisers in a Hot Job Market
Leaders should initiate frequent and frank conversations with employees to stay on top of their concerns, make sure DEI efforts are genuine, and provide clarity on any shifts to a group’s mission.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Can Now Add a Donate Button to Their Zoom Events
The new feature lets donors make a gift without leaving a virtual event. It also gives them the option to share their names and email addresses with the nonprofit receiving the donation.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Delta Variant Forces Fundraisers to Rethink Events Yet Again
With Covid-19 cases skyrocketing, some nonprofits are reconsidering how to host their supporters at events this fall and beyond. Some plan to continue with in-person gatherings and require proof of vaccination. Others are sticking to the virtual realm.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Fundraising Podcasts Worth Your Time: Leaders and Donors on What Motivates Them
As the fourth season of her podcast is released, Kathryn Van Sickle talks about the challenges and inspiration she gets from interviewing fundraisers, donors, and leaders in philanthropy.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
UCLA Students Take On the Role of Grant Makers
Students enrolled in Philanthropy as Civic Engagement spend 10 weeks researching local nonprofits, visiting with charity executives, and discussing how to make the greatest impact through giving. After 10 weeks, they vote on how to award $80,000 to Los Angeles nonprofits.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nonprofit-Provided Bicycles Help Poor People Access Jobs, Schools, and Health Care
World Bicycle Relief works in rural areas of developing countries where people get around mostly on foot. Women and girls spend much of their day walking to collect water, firewood, and other necessities, and walking to school can take hours.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Researcher on Donors and Fundraising Reflects on What Nonprofit Supporters Want
As Penelope Burk releases her final survey of nonprofit donors, she talks about how to put the focus on supporters and what needs to change in fundraising to make it better.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor