A New World: Fundraisers Navigate Changed Interactions With Donors
Fundraisers say the way they communicate with donors has changed. Conversations have gotten deeper and more meaningful — and donors know what they want to support.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Fundraising Departments Are Slow to Diversify Their Donor Pools, New Study Says
One in five respondents said their development offices had lost employees since the start of the pandemic.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Wealthy Donors of Color Talk About What Motivates Their Giving in New Report
Interviews indicate that their personal experiences — completing higher education, experiencing racism, and grappling with economic inequality — influence their giving priorities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
United Way Worldwide Sheds 40 Employees at Its Headquarters Through Buyouts
Further staff reductions are likely, according to an email sent to the staff. The departures follow another round of 19 staff reductions a year ago through attrition, voluntary agreements, and position eliminations.
By dan.parks and Emily Haynes
Giving Jumped 9 Percent in 2021, New Study Says
Last year was the third consecutive year of fundraising growth, according to the Blackbaud Institute’s research.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
International Nonprofit Targets the Flu to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Ready2Respond works to strengthen flu-vaccine programs in low- and middle-income countries.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Latinx Group for Fundraisers and Nonprofits Expands Its Membership and Programs
Somos El Poder provides professional development to help member organizations boost their fundraising revenue.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Some Nonprofits Had a Strong End to 2021, But the Outlook for 2022 Is Uncertain
Brand-name charities focused on hunger and health reported record-breaking fundraising hauls, while smaller groups with diverse missions said fundraising was largely on par with expectations.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Incarcerated Men Turn to Giving to Redefine Themselves
Philanthropy creates an outlet for a group of men serving life and long-term sentences to help restore their relationship with society.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Half of Nonprofits Plan to Hold Events With Virtual and In-Person Components in 2022
With a year of practice under their belts, nonprofits are seeing more success with virtual fundraising events, according to a survey. Still, roughly 48 percent of respondents said they have already returned to holding in-person events.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence