What Drives Direct Giving and Why It Matters to Nonprofits
Whether the popularity of direct giving is a sign that nonprofits aren’t winning the trust or hearts of some portion of the giving public remains an open question. But it’s critical that nonprofits pay attention and take all kinds of giving seriously — including that which doesn’t pass through formal charitable structures.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Montana State U. Lands $101 Million for Nursing School
Plus, six other universities and three health systems all received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Will Having So Many Disasters at the Same Time Affect Donations? One Expert Weighs In.
Patrick Rooney, an economist who has studied disaster giving for decades, talks about how long people give after a crisis, whether that affects giving to other causes, and more.
Grassroots Efforts Play Key Role in Hurricane Ida Relief
Mutual aid groups that enable people to pool resources and distribute donations to care for one another have moved swiftly to help people in Louisiana and elsewhere harmed by the devastating storm.
By GLENN GAMBOA and HALELUYA HADERO
How an Instagram Star Helped Rescue Dozens From Afghanistan Using a GoFundMe Appeal
Dozens of desperate Afghans who had been trying to flee the Taliban before Tuesday’s deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul made it to safety with help from an unexpected source: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.
Consumer Confidence ‘Collapses’ as Delta Variant Cases Rise
Consumer confidence is down, but the stock market continues to hum along, as Covid-19 cases rise because of the Delta variant. That all means it could be a challenging environment for charities and fundraisers seeking support from average donor households.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Nonprofits Can Now Add a Donate Button to Their Zoom Events
The new feature lets donors make a gift without leaving a virtual event. It also gives them the option to share their names and email addresses with the nonprofit receiving the donation.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Diverse Donors Led the Shift to Social- and Racial-Justice Giving in 2020, New Report Says
Foundations and companies turned to leaders and donors of color to help guide their racial-justice giving.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Additional $31 Million to Partnership for Healthy Cities
Also, four foundations partnered to create a $5.7 million fund that will back grassroots organizations in Detroit, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has given $2.3 million to expand news coverage of health, race, equity, and poverty in the South.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Why Colleges Should Try ‘Fantasy Fundraising’ — Charitable Giving During Sporting Events
Universities could create fundraising competitions to encourage fans to give during live sports matches. Here’s how.
By Martin Skladany
Contributor
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Lands $20 Million From Long-Time Supporters
Plus, the Rothko Chapel, the Glaucoma Research Foundation, and two other nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Also, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation gives almost $18 million to fight wildfires in Greece.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Crises in Afghanistan and Haiti — the Latest in a Year Full of Them — Test Donor Stamina
Twin disasters struck days apart and are vying for the attention of donors who have already been tapped to give to relief efforts related to the Covid-19 pandemic, wildfires, floods, and other refugee crises.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Fundraiser Salaries Remained Flat in 2020
Fundraisers were more likely to say they planned to stay in their current jobs than in past years, according to a new survey, which also found that it took fewer fundraisers to bring in $1 million at international aid groups than at arts or environmental organizations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Haiti’s Troubled History May Slow Aid to Earthquake Victims
Humanitarian aid is flowing into Haiti following Saturday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake there and a rising death toll. However, the Caribbean nation’s political unrest and an approaching tropical storm are complicating efforts.
How Women Will Shape Philanthropy in the Decade Ahead: Watch Our Online Briefing
Liz Thompson, a major donor, and Abby Falik, CEO of Global Citizen Year, discussed how women’s giving differs from men’s and offered advice on how fundraisers can best cultivate women donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor