At ALS Association, Fundraising Success Begets Fundraising Success
Amid the $115-million glow of the ice-bucket challenge, the nonprofit’s 2014 walk revenue climbs 45 percent, while the number of December gifts spikes 357 percent.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects
Advocates say the funds raised by the technology help unlock additional sources of giving, but some taxpayers see city hall trying to double-dip into their wallets.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Colorado Symphony Enjoys 1-Year Fundraising High
Four marijuana-friendly events generated $250,000 for the Denver-based performing-arts organization, but few nonprofits are following suit.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Only 43 percent of supporters are giving a second time, so many groups are putting a lot of money into finding replacements.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Biggest Gifts of Year Topped by New $1-Billion Foundation
Ralph Wilson Jr., the late owner of the Buffalo Bills, left a major bequest to his fund in a year when multibillionaires continued to make huge gifts, including many to advance science and one to aid New York parks.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Fundraisers Who Use Academic Research Do Better, Study Finds
Small groups are less likely to look at new findings on why people give, but a report suggests they could improve donations by doing so.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Americans’ Engagement With Organizations Wanes, Report Says
Latest survey results support trend of declining volunteerism and growing loss of trust in public institutions.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
President’s Changes on Immigration Mobilize Nonprofits, Foundations
Advocates now face a bigger job than they did two years ago helping “dreamers” achieve temporary legal status.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Courageous Nonprofit Leadership Groups Are Greatly Needed
The lack of attention to big issues, like forcing wealthy institutions to give more and act more democratically, is hobbling the ability of charities to serve society.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor