Some fundraisers are unhappy with the organization’s response and are pushing for ways to participate virtually.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
6 Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Boost Morale in Chaotic Times
They need to be transparent to reduce the possibility of rumors and continue to make organizational culture a high priority, experts say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Donations in 2024 Increase but Don’t Keep Pace With Inflation
The early estimate of 2024 giving also found that the average gift rose to $937.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Donors Stepped Up at Year’s End; DAF Sponsors Can Spur Giving
Giving was up 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third. Plus, a survey of DAF sponsors and event fundraising in 2024.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
‘Heartening’ Rebound Lifts College and University Gifts to $61.5 Billion
Giving increased by 3 percent in 2024. Bright spots included gifts from DAFs and funding for research.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Development Director Is a Hot Job. What You Need to Snag This Position
Fundraisers with their eye on the job should develop their skills building one-on-one relationships with donors and managing people.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
After Monthslong Search, AFP Has a New CEO
H. Art Taylor knows the nonprofit world well. He served as CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance for 23 years.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Pivoting to Private Donors When Government Funding Isn’t There
The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program — and helped win other grants.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How Nonprofits Are Fundraising Amid ‘Scary, Challenging Time’
After cuts in federal spending, charities are making carefully worded appeals to donors to continue critical programs.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Looking for DAF Donors? Here Are 4 Keys to St. Jude’s Success
The fundraising powerhouse uses every opportunity to let people know it accepts gifts from DAFs, and it tracks data carefully so it can make tailored appeals.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising