What Fundraisers and Donors Should Learn From the Varsity Blues Scandal
Donors and fundraisers should talk about and avoid potentially self-serving strings attached to big gifts
By Isa Catto
Contributor
Fundraisers are stepping up efforts to let older donors know they can give tax-free from their retirement accounts. But the mechanics of making the gifts can be complicated.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Raise More Than $275 Million in Joint Campaign
The Cleveland institutions teamed up to raise money for a new health education campus to bring together students from many disciplines.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
MacArthur’s Julia Stasch Talks About Leadership, Big Bets, and Her New Role (Exit Interview)
After she leaves her post as president of the foundation, she will chair a new nonprofit that seeks philanthropic support for the ideas pitched in 100&Change contest.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Catch Up on Books Recommended by Your Nonprofit Peers
Favorite topics include the gap between the rich and poor, wealth managers’ work with the wealthy, fundraising research, gender issues, and more.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
Who Needs an Executive Coach? Time for Some Myth-Busting
Why nonprofit leaders need and deserve professional coaching
By Joan Garry
Contributor
How to Succeed When You’re the First Black or LGBT or Other Barrier-Breaking Leader
Leaders whose gender, race, or sexual orientation represents a first for an organization should build strong support networks and seek influence rather than power.
By Vincent Robinson
Contributor
How a Small School With No Alumni Network Raised $10 Million
A school that serves students from families at or below the poverty line exceeded its campaign goal by $300,000. The median gift was $150.
By Kellie Woodhouse
Contributor
10 Things to Consider Before Seeking Gifts Abroad
Nonprofit leaders share advice on how to decide whether to raise money overseas ― and steps to take to get started.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
The Pros and Cons of Facebook Fundraising
It’s free, but the social-media giant withholds most donor data.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor