Even if you’re not heading back to school, this time of the year may inspire you to focus on your professional education. Start by catching up on some of the most popular Chronicle advice articles of 2024. You’ll get tips on grant seeking, communications, fundraising, and more.
Dig in to understand how “philanthropy-speak” can alienate donors, and which words are the biggest offenders. Plus, you’ll find key fundraising and grant-seeking insights, including how to increase your chances of getting general operating grants; how to inspire board members to raise money; ways to ensure your fundraising won’t diminish donors’ trust; and how to unlock gifts from supporters who hold donor-advised funds.
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General Operating Support10 Insider Tips to Raise General Operating Support
While many foundations and donors loosened restrictions on giving during the pandemic, it’s still unclear whether that trend will continue. Yet the costs of running a nonprofit, and holding onto talented staff, keep rising. -
Advice10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use
Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don’t. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak? -
BoardsHow to Create a Culture of Fundraising on Your Board
You shouldn’t assume trustees know how to raise money simply because they joined your board, experts say. Here are nine ways to build a board that prioritizes fundraising — and help them succeed. -
AdviceRelentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. Here’s How to Fix Things.
Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing -
Donor-Advised Funds9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds
The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here’s advice from several experts.