Tex. Women’s Foundation Goes All In on ‘Gender-Lens Investing’
The move has already caught the eye of two longtime donors: Lisa Simmons and Serena Simmons Connelly contributed $10.5 million to a new donor-advised fund with the foundation, in recognition of the foundation’s commitment to impact investing.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
A Prize That Boosts Freelance Journalists
Rebecca Nagle won a $100,000 prize from the Heising-Simons Foundation for her in-depth reporting on Native American issues.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How to Connect With Donors of Color
As the country’s demographics change, nonprofits that have long relied on white supporters are working to attract a broader swath of donors.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Donors Spur Fellow Indian Americans to Aid Food Banks
Anna and Raj Asava started an outreach effort that’s drawing in new supporters in four cities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
More Than Half of Top Walkathons and Athletic Fundraising Events Increased Revenue in 2019
Overall revenue from the events, for which volunteers raise money from friends and family, continued a seven-year decline. But some groups are seeing success by embracing Facebook’s donation tools and increasing minimum fundraising amounts.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
New Report Says Overall Giving Was Flat in 2019, While Online Fundraising Jumped 6.8%
Overall giving grew the most at midsize nonprofits, which saw an increase of 3.2 percent, according to a study conducted by the Blackbaud Institute, the research arm of the software company.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How a Tiny Nonprofit Won $45 Million
Frank Randall, a real-estate developer, and his wife, Joan, decided to give big to Banning Ranch Conservancy after the head of the all-volunteer group provided clear details about what the money would go.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Monthly Giving Tips and Trends
What’s working well now for midsize and large monthly programs. Plus, advice for beginners.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Donations Grew Last Year. Here’s What You Can Learn for 2020
Nonprofits and consultants attribute the increase to a strong stock market and intensified efforts by fundraisers.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
California’s New Privacy Law Draws Attention From Nonprofits
While nonprofits are not covered by the law setting new privacy standards, the marketing companies that many large groups work with do have to comply. Some industry groups and nonprofits fear rising costs to raise money; others see an opportunity to take stock of the data they collect and how they use it.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence