11 Tips for Dealing With Headhunters
Recruitment professionals offer advice for working with them, even if you are not looking for a new job.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
What Goes Into a Naming Policy
Establishing rules about naming rights can help your nonprofit negotiate gifts more smoothly.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Oil-Price Drop Has Some Nonprofit Newsrooms Tightening Belts
Public broadcasters and nonprofit journalism outlets in the U.S. oil belt are bracing for funding cuts as lingering low prices buffet the economies of energy-producing states, Nieman Lab writes.
Helpful Questions for Evaluating Giving-Day Platforms
The Pittsburgh Foundation compiled this list after the meltdown of the online-fundraising platform Kimbia during this year’s Give Local America event.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Roadmap to Making Nonprofit Databases Work Better
Advice for keeping better track of constituents and handling record keeping and gift processing more efficiently.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
Donor Relations: Beyond the Basics
A selection of resources from The Chronicle on building strong, smooth relationships with the big contributors who provide critical support for your nonprofit.
A Major-Gift Ask Is About Much More Than Just the Dollars
Before talking amounts, fundraisers hoping to secure big contributions need to find out what prospective donors hope to accomplish with their philanthropy.
By Ronald J. Schiller
Contributor
Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Expand? 6 Questions to Ask Before Deciding
Key issues for a governing board to consider before approving a nonprofit’s expansion—from revenue and expenses to internal processes to external factors.
By Wendy Woods and Bruce Holley
Use Meetings With Wealthy Donors to Build Connections
Nonprofit leaders and major-gift fundraisers offer tips for using face-to-face contact to strengthen ties with big donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How to Use Design Sprints to Tackle Creative Projects
Focusing on just one project without distraction for a few days can yield big results.