4 of the Best Hacks for Fundraisers and Leaders From AFP Icon
Tips included using animation to tell stories, why it's as important to retain fundraisers as it is donors, and more.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
As Pressure Grows, Big-Gift Fundraising Is Changing
Competition and challenges are growing, but the role of frontline fundraisers may also be getting more attractive.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
7 Traits of Highly Effective Gift Officers
What fundraising leaders look for when hiring — and how that's changing.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Your Data Has 3 Seconds to Hook a Donor. Make Them Count.
Expert advice on pairing data visualization and storytelling to win over donors and other key stakeholders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Inflation, Cuts, Tax Changes: A Tough Year Takes Center Stage at AFP Icon
Among the other topics covered at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference were federal funding shifts and the need to reach a wider array of donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How to Use AI Without Losing Your Organization’s Soul
AI isn't the problem — it's what the technology reveals about nonprofits that lack a clear voice or strategy.
By Michelle Flores Vryn
Contributor
Want an Unrestricted Grant? Here Are 7 Ways to Stand Out to Funders.
Winning general operating support starts long before the proposal. Four experts explain how to build the reputation foundations look for.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Fix Online Giving Platforms Without Cutting Off Donors
Three fundraising leaders argue the sector needs accountability standards for giving platforms — not legislation that could cut off billions in donations.
Lawsuits Against GoFundMe, PayPal Fire a Fundraising Warning Shot
Alaska has sued six tech platforms for creating unauthorized donation pages, reigniting a debate over efforts to “help” nonprofits raise money without their consent.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Matchmaking Database Offers Easier Path to Grants
The Philanthropy Data Commons has the potential to make the grant application process much easier — and provide a clear view of impact.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Colleges Raised $78 Billion, 89% of Which Came From 2% of Donors
While higher education raised more money, institutions must now think long-term and engage younger alumni who prioritize institutional impact over traditional loyalty to sustain future giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Scammers Are Spoofing Charities on Venmo: How to Protect Your Donors
Fake accounts impersonating charities are scamming donors on the popular payment app. Experts share how to stay ahead of the fraud.
By Libby Sander
Contributor
What Every Fundraiser Needs to Know About the New Tax Law
The tax code has reshaped incentives for everyday donors, major givers, and corporations alike. Here's how to adapt your fundraising strategy.
Black-Led Nonprofits Didn’t See Lasting Funding Boosts After 2020
The racial reckoning that followed George Floyd 's murder carried hopes of new support for the disproportionately underfunded nonprofits.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Can AI Make Grant Seeking Easier and Grant Making More Refined?
Some experts think AI could upend the entire process, resulting in a more automated system to bring nonprofits and foundations together.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How AI Is Changing Fundraising
Groups big and small are finding way to personalize how they ask for money and plumb data of all kinds to connect with donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising