Online Giving Declined Slightly in 2022, but Monthly Giving Was a Bright Spot, Report Finds
The drop in online giving masks the turbulence of the year for individual nonprofits — with some performing well but others experiencing sharp declines. Recurring donors gave more money over all than those offering one-time gifts, highlighting a path nonprofits seeking to boost retention might want to follow.
By Emily Haynes
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Nonprofit Stays for the Long Haul After Disasters
A humanitarian group called IsraAID remains in disaster areas long after the news cameras leave, working with community leaders and local organizations to help people recover and build resilience.
By Emily Haynes
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Giving to Nonprofits Fell Nearly 2 Percent in the Last Quarter of 2022, Says New Report
Previously, the biggest donors insulated overall fundraising revenue from a decline, but there were fewer of these donors at year-end.
By Emily Haynes
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Nonprofit Organizes Adventures for Young Adults With Serious Illnesses
First Descents fosters bonds between participants as they tackle new experiences and cheer each other along the way.
By Emily Haynes
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An Effort to Help Build Careers in Construction
The grant maker is committing $50 million over 10 years to train more people for well-paying, secure jobs in the skilled trades — with a focus on women and people of color.
By Emily Haynes
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How Leaders Can Help Fundraisers Avoid Burnout
Nonprofit managers should check in with fundraisers early and often and show appreciation for their achievements.
By Emily Haynes
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How Fundraisers Can Get Off the Road to Exhaustion and Burnout
Unfamiliarity with the physical signs of stress and burnout can prevent fundraisers from taking the breaks they need to recover.
By Emily Haynes
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Value of Big Gifts Declines, Report Finds, but ‘Money Is Still There’
Despite the year-over-year decrease in the value of gifts of $10 million or more, the number of those gifts actually increased 3 percent from 2021 to 2022.
By Emily Haynes
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Robust Stock Market Fueled More Giving to Colleges Through Mid-2022
Colleges and universities saw the biggest growth in giving since 2000 — 4.7 percent — raising nearly $60 billion from organizations and individuals during the 2022 financial year.
By Emily Haynes
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Small College Aimed to Bring Big Donors Into the Fold — and Won a $500 Million Pledge
The small liberal-arts institution shifted its fundraising strategy. The college now seeks to inspire potential supporters with a bold vision for its future instead of just meeting with their lawyers and accountants.
By Emily Haynes
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