GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion
The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.
After Year of Down Giving, Charities Make Push for Big GivingTuesday
Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors.
Chronicle’s Exclusive Survey Finds Skittish Donors and Fundraisers Searching for a New Normal
Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there’s a deep sense of unease about the economy.
After Pandemic Windfalls, Fundraisers Are Getting Real About How Much Money They Can Raise
Fundraisers face the challenge of helping leaders and boards understand how much money organizations can reasonably expect to bring in.
By Emily Haynes
Contributor
A Better Way to Educate the Educators
An accredited program now offers classes in the evenings and on weekends to help early-childhood teachers meet the growing number of state and federal mandates that they have bachelor’s degrees.
By Emily Haynes
Contributor
Fundraisers’ Salaries Rise but Not Enough to Beat Inflation
While salaries grew over all, there is still a 15 percent pay gap between the average salaries for women and men.
By Emily Haynes
Contributor
Study: A Dip in Donations — but Donors Remain Committed
A volatile economy has taken a toll on fundraising, a new survey finds. But fundraisers have pivoted — and donors are continuing to give despite challenges.
By Emily Haynes
Contributor
‘A Sabbatical Isn’t a Fun Vacation’ — Experts Share How to Do It Right
What goes into thoughtful and productive time off for nonprofit workers? It takes more than you might think.
By Emily Haynes
Contributor
Burnout Plagues Nonprofits, With Bad Effects for Mission. Sabbaticals May Help.
Sanctioned time off (with pay) has been growing among nonprofits and could help stop turnover and improve effectiveness. Plus: ‘A Sabbatical Isn’t a Fun Vacation’ — Experts Share How to Do It Right
By Emily Haynes
Contributor
4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using the New Social-Media Platform Threads
The new text-based platform from Meta attracted 100 million people to join in its first five days. Some people are speculating that this could be the app to finally supplant Twitter.
By Emily Haynes
Contributor