A Pitch to Recycle Pays Off for Goodwill
Goodwill persuaded clothing companies to urge consumers to recycle used apparel and create a “donation impact calculator” to show supporters exactly what services their gifts would pay for.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Corporate and foundation leaders explain what makes them decide whether to sponsor a charity’s gala or other event.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
The Top 10 Fund-Raising Tweets
A fund-raising consultant offers her list of 10 favorite made-up tweets about giving. Add your contributions to the list.
By Raymund Flandez
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Flash Mob Surprises Guests at Fund-Raising Dinner
An antipoverty group lets its mission inspire a creative approach to a traditional gala.
By Raymund Flandez
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How to Raise $1.3-Million in One Hour
A North Carolina group invited potential supporters to visit its organization before they attended a fund-raising benefit, as part of a carefully orchestrated event.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Educational Organizations Debate How to Handle ‘Three Cups of Tea’ Scandal
Young people nationwide raised money to build schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan after reading the popular book by Greg Mortenson. Now schools are debating what to do with their contributions.
By Raymund Flandez
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Getting Donors’ Views Helped an Alliance Get Off the Ground
Two performing-arts groups arranged a meeting of their corporate and foundation supporters to test the idea of a merger.
By Raymund Flandez
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Fund Raising After a Merger: What It Takes to Succeed
Nonprofit alliances don’t always lead to an increase in donations, but some groups have overcome the challenges.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Men and Women Differ in Causes They Support on Social Media
Women are more likely to support anti-bullying and childhood obesity issues, while men are more likely to support the Tea Party movement or global-warming groups.
By Raymund Flandez
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Most Fund Raisers Didn’t Receive Raises Last Year
A new national study shows that the median pay for fund raisers fell to $65,000 last year, $1,000 less than 2009.
By Raymund Flandez
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