Inflation and the Possibility of a Recession Have Fundraisers Worried
There haven’t been big shifts in behavior yet, but development professionals are already thinking about how they’ll change their approaches if they start to see a drop in giving.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nearly 3 in 4 ‘Social Donors’ Say They Gave at an In-Person Event in the Past Year
Giving at in-person fundraising events is bouncing back, according to a new survey commissioned by fundraising technology company OneCause.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
2021’s Surprisingly Strong Giving …
Even as 2022’s economic uncertainty looms over fundraising forecasts, this much is clear: The pandemic-born surge in charitable giving was bigger than anyone knew. And it stretched into 2021.
By Emily Haynes and Drew Lindsay
A House Where Every Day Is Pride Day
Pride month is especially sweet for those who live at Stonewall House — a place where older LGBTQ people feel safe to gather and be themselves.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Pandemic Has Changed Giving Strategy for Many Rich People, and Some Plan to Donate More
The biggest share of donors — 41 percent — said they gave to support causes and charities to which they had a personal tie.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
3 in 4 Fundraisers Say They’ve Been Sexually Harassed at Work, New Report Says
The survey found a considerably higher rate of sexual harassment than previous polls, perhaps because it asked respondents about concrete actions, such as unwelcome sexual teasing or invasion of personal space.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nonprofits on Both Sides of Abortion Issue See Increase in Donations
The impact appears to be greater for organizations that help people access abortion care.
By Maria Di Mento and Emily Haynes
College Fundraisers Are Confident They’ll Meet Their Goals — but They’re Also Stressed Out
The latest in a series of surveys tracking how the pandemic is affecting fundraisers’ attitudes toward their ability to raise money reports the sunniest outlook, but many said their work was hampered by staff shortages and resignations.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Aims to Bolster Dance in the South
South Arts has created a program to bolster modern dance companies from Louisiana to North Carolina.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
An Experiment Shows What Happens When the People a Charity Serves Tell Their Story to Donors
An appeal created by community health volunteers raised more money than one created by fundraisers, though the money came from fewer donors.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor