Advice for Young Nonprofit Professionals of Color — From People Who Have Been There
Take advantage of networking opportunities. Develop a circle of mentors and advisers. Build strong connections within your organization.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Prepare Nonfundraisers for Meetings With Big Donors
Use this form to prepare for, and keep leaders on track during, meetings with major donors
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
One Woman’s Planned-Giving Story
Donors don’t have to be millionaires to make a difference, and nonprofits should always ask them to put their intentions in writing.
By Carol Weisman
Contributor
How to Attract Corporate Support for a Gala
Consider all the ways your nonprofit interacts with companies and customize sponsorship deals
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Why College Fundraisers Should Focus on Small Gifts
Political campaigns have shifted their focus from major donors to lower-level contributors over the last 15 years. Here’s what nonprofits — especially colleges — can learn from this evolution.
By KESTREL LINDER
Contributor
What Fundraisers Should Do Next: How ‘Giving USA’ Findings Point to Smart Strategies
Focus on the mission, small donors, and corporate employees, say fundraising experts. And don’t ignore the people who give through donor-advised funds even though they are hard to find.
By Emily Haynes and MICHAEL THEIS
Make the Most of ‘Giving USA’ Findings With These Tools
How to boost giving in a down year.
Why Good Managers Overcome the Desire to Be Liked
And what happens when they don’t.
By Jennifer R. Farmer
Contributor
A Tool to Help Major-Donor Meetings Go Off Without a Hitch
Use this form to set goals, prepare talking points, list items to share, and track post-meeting plans.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Whether you are looking within or searching far and wide, here are some resources to help you zero in on your future major donors.