Rodents Show Surprising Versatility to Help Fight Tuberculosis
A Dutch nonprofit first employed African giant-pouched rats to sniff out land mines; now they’re helping health officials move faster to identify carriers of TB.
By Megan O’Neil
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How an Athletics Department Raised More Money With Targeted Mailings
Separating supporters by areas of interest and tailoring messages they receive helped one university raise more money and attract more donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
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How Nonprofits Can Get Their Messages Heard in the Digital Jungle
Companies are gaining ground in advertising altruism, so it’s time for charities to drop old marketing approaches and adopt new ones.
By Lisa Sherman
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Lackluster Giving From College Alumni? Communications Campaigns May Be to Blame, Says Report
Less than a quarter of higher-education fundraisers say giving by millennial alumni is rising, and half say its flat, according to a new study. That may be because communications campaigns aren’t aimed at them.
By Timothy Sandoval
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4 Steps to Clearer Communications
Before year-end fundraising goes into high gear, take stock of your communications by answering key questions, simplifying your message, creating a clear call to action, and spreading the word.
By Elie Jacobs
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7 Steps to Running a Crowdfunding Campaign After a Tragedy
You have to move quickly, set up efficient communication channels, and find a strong leader.
By Chris Blauvelt
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A Checklist and Sample Contracts for More Effective Crowdfunding
The University of California at Berkeley is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for its projects, thanks to the guarantees and guidance it gives volunteer fundraisers.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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Trump Era Prompts Foundation CEOs to Get Their Bullhorns Out
Grant makers are writing opinion articles and taking other steps to inform policy makers and advance the goals of the nonprofits they support.
By Alex Daniels
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Video: Watch Keynote Speakers at the Communication Network Conference
Michelle Obama’s former speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz is among the speakers, as is Pulitzer Prize winning author Katherine Boo, Heinz Endowments Grant Oliphant, and more.
Tips for Running a Crowdfunding Drive
How to raise more money, find new donors, and follow up when your organization runs a short-term online campaign.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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Roundup: Fundraising in the Trump Era
The election of President Trump has proven a bonanza for some charities in whipping up support, while others fear the revenue impact of budget cuts.
Daily News Roundup: Trump Tweets Support for Churches Seeking Disaster Aid
Also, some contributions for hurricane relief won’t be used until spring. In other news, nonprofits are seeking help from branding and marketing professionals to get their message out, and a philanthropist explains why she won’t be hosting events at Mar-a-Lago anymore.
6 Steps to Ensure a Successful Editorial-Board Meeting
Research the members of the board, prepare carefully, set expectations, and manage your attendees to make the most of these sessions.
By Jennifer R. Farmer
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To Raise Cash on Social Media, Focus on Facebook, Says a Top Fundraiser
The site has pulled far ahead of the crowd in terms of its power to raise money for charity, and video is increasingly important, says a top fundraiser for the Humane Society. Instagram and Twitter are a distant second and third.
By Brianna A. Tucker
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Red Cross’s Harvey Fundraising Challenge: Winning Over Skeptics
Three experts offer ideas on how the organization should respond as public criticism grows louder.
By Timothy Sandoval
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Mobile Advocacy Campaigns: How One Nonprofit Connects With Donors via Texting
Food & Water Watch uses text messages to inspire supporters to call their legislators.
By Rebecca Koenig
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