GivingTuesday Raises $3.6 Billion for Charity, Up From Last Year
Nonprofits sought to strengthen ties with donors and organize activities to bring communities together after a bruising election season.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
DAF Assets: $250 Billion, and Counting
While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Rage Giving 2.0? Some Nonprofits See a Bump in Giving After Trump Win
Organizations whose missions are likely to be at risk in the new administration need to tell donors what they plan to do and how that will help, fundraising experts advise.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Barking Up the Right Tree: A.I. Helps a Nonprofit Win Back Donors
It used the technology to quickly create a campaign written from the perspective of Max and Whiskers, a dog and cat aided by the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
New Reports Offer Data on Donor Decline, Clues on How to Engage Supporters
Research looks at the current dearth of donors, as well as what fundraisers can learn from pandemic-era giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
It’s Not Too Late to Get Ready for GivingTuesday
Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Slight Increase in Corporate Giving, but DEI Programs Lose Ground
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America’s Divides?
Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization’s own book circle.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give
More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Gifts From DAFs Are Nearly 10% of All Giving. How Nonprofits Are Trying to Court Those Donors
DAFs remain controversial, but their size and influence continue to grow. Gifts from the accounts totaled $52 billion in 2022.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising