Porch Parties Are a Charming, Intimate Way to Raise Money. Here’s Why.
With many organizations returning to in-person events, these smallish gatherings at people’s homes are popping up — and have appeal to people wary of germy indoor events.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Smart Fundraising: How to Streamline and Innovate
In the lead up to the year-end fundraising season, nonprofits can benefit from trying out innovative strategies for connecting with donors, say three development leaders during an online briefing organized by the Chronicle.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Bloomberg Philanthropies Will Give $204 Million for Ocean and Marine-Habitat Protections
Also, Rotary International, the LEGO Foundation, the Gates Foundation, and others committed to large grants during the Global Citizen Festival and the U.N. General Assembly.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Fundraisers Earned More in 2021 and Anticipate Higher Wages to Come
More than three-fourths of fundraisers said they planned to stay at their current organization, according to a survey, and among those staying, three-fourths said they expected to earn more in 2022 than last year.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Lululemon Founders Give Nearly $76 Million to Conserve and Expand Canadian Parkland
Plus, MacKenzie Scott gave $15 million to a clean-water charity, and five universities landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Why Patagonia’s Purpose-Driven Business Model Is Unlikely to Spread
Well-intentioned advocates for more focus on social or environmental issues are still no match for the pressure to deliver short-term results.
By Ken Pucker
Contributor
A scholar who studies how philanthropy affects the environment discusses what makes this move stand out. Plus: Why Patagonia’s Purpose-Driven Business Model Is Unlikely to Spread.
By Ash Enrici
Contributor
Also, the Schuler Education Foundation issued $95 million in challenge grants for financial aid at liberal-arts colleges, and the World Food Program USA has received $32 million to address the global food crisis.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Strengthen Donor Loyalty? A New Study Says Talk Less, Listen More
A survey of more than 1,000 charity supporters indicates two-way communication is key to long-term commitment.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Billionaire Khan Family Gives $15 Million for Veterinary Oncology
Plus, Hoag Hospital receives a $106 million bequest, and City of Hope, Centre College, and the American Academy in Berlin received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Donor Beware: Pause Before You Give to Any Cause
How donors can avoid scams and make better informed decisions when donating to nonprofits.
By Sarah Webber
The Conversation
Ask the Right Questions on Surveys to Better Target Fundraising
Asking donors what part of an organization’s mission excites them the most can help fundraisers tailor future interactions to their interests. But experts caution that if a group can’t follow through on the responses, don’t ask the questions.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Seattle Couple Gives $78 Million to Cancer Center
Plus, South Dakota billionaire Denny Sanford pledged $150 million to UC San Diego, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and four additional nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Farm-Animal Sanctuaries Embrace Fun to Raise Money and Awareness
Over four days in August, the Goat Games raised more than $173,000 for 14 organizations.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Bottled water is a short-term fix. Residents also need food, cleaning supplies, and a long-term plan.
By Kay Dervishi and Eden Stiffman
Also, St. David’s Foundation has awarded $28 million to organizations throughout central Texas, and Google has committed $20 million to expand computer-science education for students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in technology.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions