Should Aspiring Fundraisers Go to Graduate School?
An AmeriCorps alumnus got a wealth of advice when he asked The Chronicle’s LinkedIn group for help. What do you think?
By Rebecca Koenig
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HashtagCharity Looks to Connect Tech Pros With Nonprofits
A new company matches IT professionals with organizations that need their skills, a service that may be particularly helpful to smaller nonprofits.
By Rebecca Koenig
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March Madness Means Fundraising in Indianapolis and Louisville
The annual Brackets for Good tournament uses competition to inspire charitable donations.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Red Cross Case Raises Questions About How Nonprofits Handle Complaints
A growing number of nonprofits have hired ombudsmen to settle disputes fairly and confidentially, but critics say these officials often lack teeth and even help suppress dissent.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Dot-Org No Longer Sole Charity Identifier: Dot-NGO Arrives Today
The new system is designed to vet charities around the world and help donors find legitimate groups to support.
By Rebecca Koenig
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SXSW Awards Honor Community-Service Projects in Far-Flung Countries
Ten people are being recognized at the conference in Austin, Tex., for devoting their tech skills to improving people’s lives.
By Rebecca Koenig
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7 Steps for Picking a New Donor Database
From determining your nonprofit’s needs to training staff, what you need to know about selecting new software — or staying with the database you already have.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Old Museum Seeks New Support Through New Media
A revamped website helps the museum for Mount Vernon, George Washington’s historic home, solicit online funds from a new donor base.
By Rebecca Koenig
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A Questionnaire for Database Companies
Greenpeace USA used this questionnaire — which asks about methodology, staffing, rates, and timelines — during its search for a new donor database.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Questions to Answer Before You Start Measuring Your Programs
Experts provide advice as your nonprofit sets out to evaluate its work.
By Rebecca Koenig
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