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Lisa Schohl

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Lisa Schohl writes and edits advice articles and reports on industry trends for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Previously, she oversaw the organization’s webinar series for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders. Before joining the Chronicle, Lisa worked as a nonprofit communications professional, journalist, and Spanish-English translator and editor.

10 Things to Consider Before Seeking Gifts Abroad

10 Things to Consider Before Seeking Gifts Abroad

Nonprofit leaders share advice on how to decide whether to raise money overseas ― and steps to take to get started.

A Tool to Help You Win General Operating Support

Use this sample program budget to show grant makers the “full cost” of delivering on your mission.

6 Tips for Raising Money to Measure Impact

6 Tips for Raising Money to Measure Impact

Grant makers share advice on how to raise money for tracking and evaluating your work, including steps to take before seeking such support and ways to calculate how much you need.

How to Rate the Potential of Prospective Women Donors

A prospect researcher created a scoring system to vet and rank potential women donors — or any group of untapped supporters.

Trump’s Threat to Cut Aid to Central America Puts Heavy Burden on Nonprofits, Leaders Say

Trump’s Threat to Cut Aid to Central America Puts Heavy Burden on Nonprofits, Leaders Say

The proposal could have the unintended consequence of increasing the number of asylum seekers — and the demand for services, charity leaders and fundraisers say.

Ethics, Mental Health, and a Turn Away From Conventional Fundraising Wisdom: Conference Notebook

At the Association of Fundraisers annual meeting this week, speakers focused on the need to enhance awareness of professional standards and the challenges of dealing with anxiety, stress, and other issues in the fundraising office.

A Model for Expanding Monthly Giving

Charity: Water adapted a strategy created for startups that offer subscription services to attract monthly donors, keep them engaged, and motivate them to recruit others.

How to Identify Donors With the Greatest Potential to Give

A college fundraising executive uses a data-driven strategy to zero in on supporters who can make large gifts and build strong ties with them.

How to Thank Donors — and Bring Them Closer to Your Cause

Fundraisers share tips to help you make your supporters feel valued, get them more involved, and inspire their loyalty.

9 Ways to Stand Out From the Competition at Year’s End

9 Ways to Stand Out From the Competition at Year’s End

Experts share pointers to help you fine-tune your fundraising strategy and maximize revenue this giving season.