Lawyers and fundraisers weigh in on how the court’s decision could impact university fundraising efforts and relationships with donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
What Would Happen to Fundraising if Legacy Admissions Went Away Next?
Would telling donors their gifts will have no impact on admissions drive down donations to colleges? Some fundraising consultants say it wouldn’t be a bad thing.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How Data Can Help Nonprofits Bring in More Donations
When data analysts work hand-in-hand with fundraisers, the results can be bigger gifts and better donor relationships.
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes
Not Sure What Donor Data to Collect? Think About Why People Care About Your Nonprofit
Everyone on staff should understand what data is important to collect — such as events donors attend, whether they volunteer, and other ways they connect with the organization — and understand the goals.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Easy Ways to Start Using Data to Raise Money
Taking those first steps to incorporate data into fundraising can be intimidating. Experts offer advice on how to get started.
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes
Tips for Keeping Data Up-to-Date to Avoid Fundraising Pitfalls
Simple steps nonprofits can take to ensure their data is accurate and up to date, such as understanding how information is entered and what it takes to change a record.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
To Respond to Anti-LGBTQ Legislation, Fundraisers Turn to Giving Circles
More than 500 such bills have been making their way through legislatures this year, and conservative groups have strong backing.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Drop in Giving From 2021 to ‘22 Was Among the Steepest Ever, ‘Giving USA’ Found
International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes
How Nonprofits Can Avoid A.I. Ethical and Legal Pitfalls
One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. tools. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Almost 20 percent of Vanguard donor-advised funds have more than $250,000 to give.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress